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STUDENT'S 



POCKET MEDICAL LEXICON; 



GIVING THE CORRECT 



PRONUNCIATION AND DEFINITION 



OF ALL WORDS AND TEEMS IX GENERAL USE IX MEDICTXI 
AXD THE COLLATERAL SCIENCES. THE PRONUNCIA- 
TION BEIXG PLAIXLY REPRESEXTED IX THE 
AMERICAN PHOXETIC ALPHABET. 



WITH AN APPENDIX, 

CONTAINING A LIST OF POISONS AND THEIR ANTIDOTES, 

ABBREVIATIONS USED IN PRESCRIPTIONS, 

AND A METRIC SCALE OF DOSES. 



BY 
1 

ELIAS LOXGLEY, 

Author of a ''Pronouncing Vocabulary of Geographical and Fer- 

sonal Xames," "Eclectic Manual of Phonoaraphy," 

and a Series of Phonetic School Books. 



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PHILADELPHIA: 

LINDSAY & BLAKISTOX. 

1879. 



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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1879, 

BY LINDSAY & BLAKISTON, 

In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at 

Washington, D. C. 



PREFACE. 



It has been nearly a quarter of a century since the 
author of this little volume assisted in the compilation 
of a similar work, that has had a more extensive sale 
than any other book of its kind. Since that time, many 
and remarkable changes have ■ taken place, in the 
sciences and arts as well as in the more transient affairs 
of men. And medical science, though generally in the 
keeping of conservative minds, has not been exempt 
from the mutations of time. 

A well known medical author writes: " There exists a 
fashion in medicine, as in other affairs of life, regulated 
by the caprice and supported by the authority of a few 
leading practitioners, which has been frequently the oc- 
casion of dismissing from practice valuable medicines 
and of substituting others less certain in their effects 
and more questionable in their nature." 

Even where there has been no change in the materia 
medica of the profession, there have been very many 
changes in its terminology. Botanical names have, with- 
in twenty-five years, been greatly modified and rendered 
more uniform in orthography and pronunciation; while 
the incessant experiments of the chemist in his laboratory 
have been constantly multiplying new articles, and tax- 
ing the ingenuity of lexicographers to give them names. 

Thus it has come to pass that a new lexicon is needed, 
to enable students, and even old practitioners, to under- 
stand all they hear and read on professional subjects. 



iV PREFACE. 

It is an unfortunate fact that a large proportion of 
those who study medicine have not been favored with a 
liberal education, and hence know very little in regard 
to the structure and pronunciation of the terms of medi- 
cal science. To enable such to overcome this defect in 
their early studies, a special effort is made in the follow- 
ing pages to supply the simplest and most effectual means 
for mastering the correct pronunciation of all the Greek, 
Latin, and French words they may find it necessary to 
use in their profession. By giving this feature of the 
book the attention its importance demands, they will 
save themselves the frequent mortification of being sus- 
pected of ignorance, not only of the technicalities but of 
the essential facts of medical science. A little careful 
study of the Phonetic Alphabet, on page eight, imme- 
diately, or before beginning the use of the book, will 
make it not only easy but a satisfaction to consult its 
pages. There are but twenty new letters to be learned, 
and as the old letters have the sounds they usually repre- 
sent in common print, the task is a light one. This meth- 
od of indicating pronunciation is much simpler, and 
more easily remembered than the use of marked letters, 
as employed in the dictionaries. 

This is the only medical lexicon in existence in which 
the pronunciation of words is fully and distinctly marked. 
Two or three others mark the accent, and indicate that one 
of two or three vowel sounds may be used in those accent- 
ed syllables, but this is a very uncertain guide to the 
student. It is believed that the phonetic method, inas- 
much as it notes distinctly every vowel and consonant 
sound in a word, as well as accent, will be highly satis- 
factory, and make better readers and speakers on profes- 
sional topics than have heretofore been known. 



PREFACE. V 

In regard to pronunciation, "Dr. Thomas, in his preface, 
after referring to the fact that there are three systems of 
pronouncing the Latin and Latinized Greek terms used 
in the sciences, says: ''Under the existing state of things, 
the editor has not felt justified in attempting to lay down 
any posit ice rziles for the pronunciation of the vowels oc- 
curring in Latin terms. He has .... confined his labors 
to marking the accent and syllabication, and to indi- 
cating such vowel sounds . . . .as are essentially the same, 
whether they are pronounced according to the continen- 
tal or the English mode." 

The author of the present work, believing that to be a 
guide at all he should point in one direction or another, 
has adopted the English mode of pronunciation, that 
used at the L'niversity of Oxford in England and at 
Harvard in this country. It gives to the vowels, when 
accented, their long English sounds, thus : mamalia — 
mamalia, ( a as in fate, not as in f«r: ) foramem — foramen, 
(not forqmen:) alveolar — alvtolar, (e as in me not as in 
they; ~) bronchitis — bronkitis, ( i as in find, not as in ft'eld. ) 
The phonetic orthography thus secured more nearly re- 
sembles the common spelling, and the pronunciation thus 
indicated is more in harmony with the usage of the best 
speakers in this country, than if we were to adopt the con- 
tinental usage. 

If any one prefers the continental pronunciation, he has 
only to give to "a" the sound of "q/' (ah), to "V the 
long sound of "a", and to u its long sound as in true. In 
regard to the other letters there is no difference in the 
two systems. 

In the matter of definitions the author has sought 
as great brevity as accuracy and clearness of meaning 
would permit. The limited space in these pages, no 



VI PREFACE. 

less than the time of the student who consults them, ren- 
dered this advisable. No one would think of learning 
all he wants to know on any subject by simply turning to 
his dictionary. He refers to it, generally in haste, to 
satisfy his mind as to the general meaning or the pronun- 
ciation of a word; and when he wants to post himself 
fully on a subject he reads his text books at length and 
thoughtfully. 

The larger works of Thomas and Dunglison are, of 
course, necessary in the physician's library, for the elab- 
orate investigation of a topic — and the writer here 
cheerfully acknowledges his indebtedness to the former 
especially, for his clear and terse elucidation of the 
meaning of words, by explaining their etymology — but 
on account of their very copiousness they are unsuited for 
hasty and frequent reference. 

The author takes great satisfaction in acknowledging 
his obligations to Prof. J. U. Lloyd, for his complete and 
critical revision of the chemical and pharmaceutical por- 
tion of the work in these pages; and also to his brother, 
Mr. Curtis G. Lloyd, for the exact orthography and care- 
ful descriptions of the botanical plants named herein. 
They are patient and critical students in the lines they 
have chosen, and will no doubt reach eminence and dis- 
dinguished usefulness in the not distant future. 

Let the following fact be borne in mind, in the use of 
this Lexicon: In looking for the definition of a word, 
the description of a plant, mineral or part of the body, 
it will sometimes be necessary to turn to one or another 
of the synonyms given. Thus: "Deadly Nightshade, 
the common name for Atropa Belladonna " is desirable 
information; but, by turning to Atropa Belladonna, its 
use as a medicine will be found. 



Explanation of the Phonetic Alphabet. 

All who hare thought of the matter are aware that 
there is very little analogy between the spelling of words 
and their pronunciation, especially in the English lan- 
guage: the result of which is. that no one can tell the 
spelling of an unfamiliar word from hearing it pro- 
nounced, nor pronounce such a word from seeing its spell- 
ing: hence the necessity for Pronouncing Dictionaries, 
and the almost ceaseless drilling of children in the diffi- 
cult task of reading and spelling correctly. 

This want of consistency between orthography and 
pronunciation is the result of using an imperfect alpha- 
bet, containing but twenty-six letters for the represen- 
tation of forty-three elementary sounds. By the rejec- 
tion of three redundant letters, ( c, q, x, ) and the addition 
of twenty new ones, and restricting the use of each of the 
forty-three to the representation of a single sound, a 
simple and philosophical orthography is established 
which makes spelling and pronunciation synonymous, 
and the art of reading very simple and easily acquired. 
(For information in regard to the use of this improved 
alphabet in teaching children and foreigners to read the 
common orthography, address the author, Cincinnati, O. ) 

The Alphabet thus perfected affords, of course, the 
simplest means of representing pronunciation, and it is 
now employed for that purpose by various publishers. 
The use of figures, or diacritical marks, to indicate the 
ever-varying sounds of the vowels, has always proved per- 
plexing, and driven students from the critical study of 
pronunciation. By a little observation of the alphabet 
on the following page, learning the sounds of the letters 
from the key-words, the pronunciation of the most 
strange and difficult terms in the Lexicon is made as 
manifest and easy as the most simple. 

(<) 



American Phonetic Alphabet. 


Each letter has the sound of the italicised letter 


or letters in the ] 


llustrative words. 


Vowels. 


Explodents. 


Letter. Sound. Name. 


Letter. Sound. Name. 


R q as in arm q, 


Pp.. pole pi 


Q. a . . ask a 


B b . . oowl bt> 


& \ • 


. . air q, 


T t ... toe t* 


A a . 


. . at a 


D d . . . doe dt> 


£ a . 


. ale a 


GJ Q . . c/ieer qa 


8 8 . 


earn & 


J j . . jeer ja 


E e . 


. ell e 


K k . . king ka 


1 I . 


foVld * 


Gr g . . ^ame ga 


I i . 


. . fell i 


Continuants. 


9 e . 
o . 


. . or e 
. odd o 


F f . . . /ear ef 
V v . . veer vl 
B. t . . thigh it 


Q o . 
U u . 
UJui . 
U li . 


oak © 


. wp u 
true in 
full u 


K & ... .thy da 

S s . . seal es 
Z z . . zeal zi 


Diphthongs. 


X J . . sAall ij 


* i • . • ice i 


3 3 . vision 3 a 


(J & ... oil & 

~8 "S" ... 0^1 "5" 


LIQUIDS. 


E r . . rare nr 
L 1 . . . fall el 


XJ H . . mule t[ 


Semi-Vowels. 






Nasals. 


Y y . . . yea ye 


Mm . . maim em 


"W w . . waywa 


N n . . none en 


Breathing. 


T*jT rj . . sing irj 


H h . . . Aay ha 


n {Ft.) nearly n 



STUDENT'S 

Pocket Medical Lexicon. 



A or An, a prefix, signifying without; as "acephalous," 
without a head;" achymosis," deficient in rhyme. 

Abactus Venter, Ab-ak-tus Yen-ter; emptied by force. 

Abalienation, Ab-al-yen-a-Jon; corporeal or mental 
decay. 

Abarticulation, Ab-qr-tik-ii-la-J'on; (see Diarthrosis:) 
a joint admitting extensive motion. 

Abbreviation, A-brt-vi-d-Jon: part of a word written, 
or printed to represent the whole word. For medical 
abbreviations, see page 288. [the belly. 

Abdomen, Ab-do-men: the lower cavity of the body; 

Abdominal Aorta, Ab-dom-i-nal £-er-ta; that part of 
the aorta below the diaphragm. 

Abdominal Cavity, — Kav-i-ti; the cavity within the 
peritoneum, excluding the kidneys and pelvic viscera. 

Abdominal Ganglia, — Garj-gli-a; the semi-lunar 
ganglia of the abdomen. 

Abdominal Pregnancy, — Preg-nan-si; pregnancy 
when the foetus is above the uterus in the ovaduct. 

Abdominal Regions, — Ri-jonz; divisions of the abdo- 
men, as the epigastric, umbilical, hypogastric, hypo- 
chondriac, lumbar, iliac, inguinal, and pubic regions. 

Abdominal Ring, — Rin; also called inguinal ring; 
the ring-like opening on each side of the abdomen, 
through which in males passes the spermatic cord. 

Abdominoscopy, Ab-dom-in-os-ko-pi; examination of 
the abdomen, by percussion, etc. 

Abducent, Ab-di\-sent; drawing from, as of muscles 
that draw limbs from the axis of the body. 

Abductor, Ab diik-tor; applied to a muscle that draws 
from a part. 

Abductor Oculi, — Ok'n^-lj; the muscle that draws the 
eyeball from the nose. 

(9) 



10 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Abductor !Labiorum, Ab-diik-tor Lab-i-o-rum; lifters 

of the angle? of the mouth. 
Abductor Indicis Manus, — In-dj-sis Md-nus; the 

muscle of the first finger. 
Aberration, Ab-er-d-Jon; a disorded state of the mind, 

or other departure from nature. [evacuation. 

Abevacuation, Ab-TJ-vak-tL-d-Jon; partial, or unnatural 
Abies, Ab'i-Bz; a genus of evergreen trees, the source of 

the different turpentines. [tree. 

Abietis Rezina, Ab-j-e-tis Re-zi-na; resin of the fir- 
Abirritation, Ab-ir-i-td-Jon; lessened irritation. 
Ablactation, Ab-lak-td-Jon; drying up of milk- weaning 

of a child. 
Ablation, Ab-ld-Jon; process of removing by excision. 
Abnormal, Ab-ner-mnl; not natural; irregular. 
Aborticide, Ab-er-ti-sjd; killing the unborn foetus. 
Abortion, Ab-er-Jon; premature birth; miscarriage. 
Abortives, Ab-er-tivz; medicines used to cause mis- 
carriage, [the blood vessels. 
Abouchment, H-buiJ-m^n; union of the extremities of 
Abrasion, Ab-rd-gon; rubbing or tearing off of skin or 

other membranous surface. 
Abscess, Ab'ses; a cavity or tumor containing pus. 
Absintliate, Ab-sin-tat; absinthic acid, combined with 

a base. [thium. 

Absintliin, Ab-sin-tin ; the bitter element of absin- 
Abscission, Ab-si-^on; the cutting away of a part. 
Absintbium, Ab-sin-ti-um; wormwood. See Artemisia 

Absinthium. 
Absorbents, Ab-serb-ents; the lacteal and lymphatic 

vessels; in medicines, the calcareous earths. 
Absorption, Ab-serp-Jon; the sucking up of substan- 
ces, or taking in of liquids or vapors. 
Abstergent, Ab-ster-jent; cleansing; purifying. 
Abstraction, Ab-strak-Jon; separating, as of a fluid 

from a salt. [ginous plant. 

Abutilon, A-bi|-til-on; the yellow marrow, a mucila- 
Acacia Catechu, A-kd-Ji-a Kat-t-ki| ; an East Indian 

plant, the source of the astringent Gum Catechu. 
Acacia Vera, — Yt-ra; a tree of Egypt which yields 

gum arabic. 



POCKET LEXICON. 11 

Acajou, fl-kq-jui; the cashew nut, containing a caustic 

liquor. 
Acalyplialndica, Ak-a-lif-a In'di-ka; a plant of India, 

used in pulmonary diseases. 
Acampsia, A-kamp-si-a; an inflexible state of a joint. 
Acanthoid, A-kan-tffd: formed like a thorn, or spine. 
Acantliulus, A-kan-ti|-lus; an instrument for removing 

thorns, etc., from wounds. 
Acarus, Ak'a-rus; an insect infesting the skin. 
Acarus Scabiei, ~— Ska-bi-i-j; the itch insect; 
Acatalepsy, A-kat-a-lep-si; uncertainty in the diagnosis 

of disease. 
Accelerator Urinae, Ak-sel-er-G-tor Yin-rj-nt; a muscle 

of the penis that propels the urine. 
Acclimated, A-kli met-ed; accustomed to a climate. 
Accoucheur, A-kui-Jsr ; a male practitioner of mid- 
wifery: an obstetrician. 
Aecoucliment, A-kuiJ-mqn; delivery; child-birth. 
Accretion, A-kri-Jon; increase; addition by growth. 
Acephalobrachus, A-sef-a-lo-brak-us; a monster foetus, 

without head or arms. 
Acephalochirus, A-sef-a-lo-kj-rus; the same without 

head or hands. 
Aceplialus, A-sef-a-lus; without a head. 
Acephalocyst, A-sef-a-lo-sist; the headless hydatid. 
Acerate, As'er-at: aceric acid, combined with a base. 
Acerbity, A-ssr-bi-ti; sourness, with bitterness and as- 

tringency. 
Acervulus, A-SEr-vi^-lus; sand-like particles found in 

the pineal gland. 
Aceric Acid, A-ser-ik As'id: acid found in the maple. 
Acetabulum, As-t>-tab-iT,-lum; the cavity receiving the 

head of the thigh bone, at the hip joint. 
Acetates, As'vtets; salts and ethers of acetic acid. 
Acetic Acid, A-set-ic As'id ; a volatile liquid of a pun- 

jent odor, obtained by fermentation or the destructive 

distillation of wood. 
Acetica, A-set-i-ka; preparations of vinegar. 
Acetone, As't-ton; acetic acid diluted: pyro-acetic ether. 
Acetum, A-si-tum; vinegar; impure dilute acetic acid, 

prepared by fermentation. U. S. P. 



12 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Achillea, A-kil-ti-a; a native plant, used as a bitter 
tonic. [the heel. 

Achillis Tendo, A-kil-is Ten-do; the strong tendon of 

Aclme, Ak'nt; a mucous-like flake on the cornea. 

Acholous, Ak'o-lus; deficient in bile. 

Achromatopsia, Ak-ro-ma-top-si-a; deranged vision, 
with inability to distinguish colors. 

Achylosis, Ak-i-16-sis; defective formation of chyle. 

Achyinosis, Ak-i-mQ-sis. defective formation of chyme. 

Acicular, A-sik-i^-Iar; needie-shaped. 

Acids, As'idz: formerly defined as compounds which 
unite with alkalies to form salts, now called sct/ts of 
hydroijcn, in which the hydrogen may be replaced by a 
metal. When acted upon by metallic hydrates, water 
is always formed. Acids unite bodily with alkaloids, 
(organic bases, ) without formation of water. 

Acidifiable, A-sid-i-fj-a-bl; capable of being converted 
into acids. 

Acidimeter, As-id-im-t-ter; an instrument for measur- 
ing the acidity of liquids. 

Acidulous, A-sid-iT,-lus; slightly acid. 

Acinesia, A-si-nt-si-a; rest, or loss of motion. 

Acinus, As i-nus; small granulations of the liver, etc. 

Acme, Ak'mi; the height of a disease; the crisis. 

Acne, Ak'nl; pimples, chiefly appearing on the face. 

Acne Rosacea, — Ra-zeA-j"E-a; acarbuncled face. 

Acology, A-kol-o-ji-a; science of remedies, jniteroot. 

Aconitia, Ak-o-niJ-i-a; an alkaloid obtained from aco- 

Aconitum Napellus, Ak-o-nj-tum Xa-pel-us; wolfs- 
bane; monkshood; a poisonous plant of Europe, exten- 
sively used as a nervous sedative. 

Acor, fi'kor; acidity in the stomach. 

Acoria, A-ko-ri-a; insatiable hunger. 

Acorns Calamus, Ak'o-rus Kal-a-mus; sweet-flag. 

Acoumeter, A-kiii-mb-ter; an instrument for measuring 
the degree of hearing. 

Acouophoiiia, Ak-ui-o-fo-ni-a; the testing of the condi- 
tion of the lungs and heart by percussion. 

Acoustics, A-k^s-tiks: pertaining to sounds. 

Acrania, A-krd-ni-a; without a cranium. 

Acrimony Ak'ri-ino-ni; a pungent, corrosive quality. 



POCKET LEXICON. 13 

Acrinia, A-krin-i-a: suppression of the secretions. 
Acrodynia, Ak-ro-din-i-a; a painful rheumatic affec- 
tion of the wrists and ankles. 
Aeroinaiiia. Ak-ro-md-ni-a; incurable madness. 
Acromial, A-krw-mi-al; belonging to the acromion. 
Acromion, A kru-mion; the top of the shoulder-blade. 
Aero-Narcotic, Ak'ro \qr-kot-ik: a poison that is not 

only excessively stupefying, but that irritates the 

brain and spinal marrow. 
Acrotisin, Ak ro-tizm, defective pulse. [plant. 

Aetata Alba, Ak-ti-a Al ba; white cohosh, a native 
Actual Cautery, Ak tt\ al Ko-ter-i; the application of 

red hot iron in the treatment of disease. 
Acupression, Ak i|-pve-Jon, preventing hemorrhage of 

wounds, by inserting a needle through the skin so as 

to press against the blood-vessel. 
Acupuncture, A-ki|-puijk-tiir; an oriental method of 

bleeding, by plunging needles into the soft parts, now 

practiced in certain diseases. 
Ac ns, £ kus: a surgeon's needle. 
Adacria* A-da,k-ri-a; insufficiency of the lachrymal 

secretion. [the larynx. 

Adam's Apple, Ad'ain'z Ap'l; the thyroid cartilage of 
Adansonia Digitata, Ad-an-sco-ni-a Dij-i-ta-ta ; the 

baobab, an African tree, the bark of which is reputed 

antiperiodic. 
Adder's Tongue, Ad'er'z Tun; Erytlironhtm America- 

nnm, having emetic properties, but little used. 
Add itamen turn, A dit-a-men-tum; superadded, as the 

prolongation of certain sutures of the skull. 
Adductor, A-duk-tor: the name of muscles which draw 

parts toward the axis of the body. J muscle of the eye. 
Adducens Oculi, A-dv\-sens Ok'ii-li; a straight internal 
Aden. Eden: a gland; a bubo. 
Adenalgia. Ad-en-al-ji-a: a pain in a gland. 
Adenitis, Ad-en-j-tis: inflammation of a gland. 
Adenology, Ad-en-61-Q-ji; a description of the glands. 
Adenomeningeal, A-den-o-men-in-jt-al; affecting the 

glands and mucous membrane. 
Adenotomy, Ad-en-6t-o-mi: dissection of the glands. 
Adeps, Ad'eps; hog's lard, the prepared fat of the hog. 



14 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Adiantum Pedatnm, Ad-i-an-tum Pt-da-tum; maid- 
en-hair fern; a native fern, used as a pectoral. [salts. 
Adiaphorous, Ad-i-af-o-rus; ineffective; neutral, as of 
Adiaphoresis, Ad-i-a-fo-ri-sis; deficient perspiration. 
Adipose, Ad'i-pos; fatty. 

" Arteries; branches of arteries that supply the 
fat about the kidneys. 

Adipsous, A-dip-sus; a medicine which relieves thirst. 

Adjuvant, Ad'i^-vant; assisting other remedies. 

Ad Lib. ; Ad Lib-i-tum; at pleasure. 

Admov.; (admoveatitr) "let there be applied." 

Adnata Tunica, Ad-na-ta T4 -ni-ka; the external cov- 
ering of the eye. 

Adnate, Ad'nat; grown together. 

Adolescence, Ad-o-les-ens; youth verging on maturity. 

Adonis Vernalis, A-do-nis Ver-na-lis ; a plant con- 
taining medicinal drastic properties. 

Adonsonia IMgitata, Ad-an-so-ni-a Dij-i-ta-ta; the 
baobab tree. 

Adragant, Ad'ra-gant; tragacanth; juice of the Astrag- 
alus, that imparts a gummy substance to water. 

Adventitious, Ad-ven-ti-Jus; accidental. 

JEdoeitis, L-dt-J-tis; inflammation of the genital parts. 

iEgle Marmelos, "t'gl Mqr-miJ-los; an East Indian 
tree, source of bael fruit. 

Adynamic, A-din-am-ik; relating to vital debility. 

Aerate, fi'er-at; to impregnate with air by mechanical 
pressure, as in the manufacture of mineral waters. 

Aeriform, JB'er-i-form; having the form of the air; gas. 

Aerometer, £}-er-6m-i-ter; an instrument for measuring 
the bulk of gasses. 

iEruginous, L-rui-jin-us: resembling verdigris. 

JErugo, L-rin-go; copper; the rust of copper. 

.ZEsculapius, Es-k-q-la-pi-us; the god of medicine; name 
of an ancient physician. 

vEsculin, Es'ki|-lin; an alkaloid from the bark of the 
horse-chestnut. 

^Esculus Glabra, Es'kxi,-lus Gla-bra; the buckeye. 

iEsculus Hippocastanum. Es'ki|-lus Hip-o-kas-ta- 
num; the horse-chestnut. [sensation. 

iEsthetica, Es-tet-i-ka ; diseases or agents affecting the 



POCKET LEXICOX. 15 

^stuarium, Es-txi-ti-ri-um; a stove for applying dry- 
heat to all parts of the body at once: a. vapor bath. 

JEther. L'ter: oxide of ethyl. (See Ether.) 

^Etherea, L-tt>-rB-a y : a general term for preparations of 
ether. 

iEthiops 3Iartis, Vfi-ops Mqr-tis: black scales, struck 
from red hot iron, by the blacksmith's hammer. 

iEthiops Mineral, sulphide of mercury. 

iEtliusa Cynapium, l-tt|-sa Sin-d-pi-um; garden hem- 
lock, or ''fool's parsley." 

^Etiology, L-ti-61-o-ji: science of the causes of disease. 

Afferens, Af'er-ens: name of lymphatics that conve} r 
lymph to the glands. 

Afflatus. A-fUi-tus: applied to erysipelas that looks as if 
it had been blown upon by a destructive blast. 

Affinity Cliemical: the power or force which unites dif- 
ferent kinds of matter, and forms a new substance or 
substances. 

Affluxus. A-fluk-sus: the act of flowing to. 

Affluxion. A-fliik-Jon: accumulation of fluids. 

After-Birth; the placenta, cord, and membranes follow- 
ing delivery. 

After-Pains: pains occurring after delivery. 

Affusion, A-fi\-^on: the pouring of water upon patients, 
as a bath, in fevers. 

Agaric; A-gar-ik: a fungus: the Boletus laricis is the 
purging agaric of medical writers. 

Agaricus Ouercus, A-gar-i-kus Kwer-kus: a fungus of 
the oak. used for arresting external hemorrhage. 

Agave Americana: A-gd-vt: American aloe. 

Agave Virginian a; false aloe, used in colic. 

Agenesia, A-jen-t-si-a: impotence: sterility. 

Agenesis. A-jen-t-sis; imperfect development of any 
part of the body. 

Agglutinate. A-gl^-tin-at: to unite: to stick together. 

Aglutition, Ag-hi -ti-j'on: impossibility of swallowing. 

Agnus Castus: the chaste tree, formerly noted as an 
antiphrodisiac. 

Agonia, A-go-ni-a : sterility: barrenness. 

Agonida L,ancifolia, A-go-ni-da Lan-si-fo-li-a; a tree 
containing agoniadin: anti-intermittent. 



16 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Agria, Ag'ri-a; an intractible pustular eruption. 

Agrimony, Ag'ri-mo-ni ; a native plant an astrin- 
gent, [ity. 

Agriothymia, Ag-ri-o-tim-i-a: wild or furious insan- 

Agrippa, A-grip-a; birth of a child with the feet fore- 
most. 

Ague, E'gii,; the cold stage of an intermittent fever. 

Ague-Cake; enlarged spleen, after intermittents. 

Ague-Drops, £'giT,-Drops; Fowler's Solution; arsenite 
of potassium. 

Ailanthus Glandulosa, ^-lan-tus Glan-diT.-16-sa; tree 
of heaven, native of China and Japan, the bark of 
which is an anthelmintic. 

Ajuga Chamaepitys ; A-jui-ga Kam-i>-pi-tis ; ground 
pine, a low creeping plant. 

Ala, JB'la, (pi. Alae, JB'lt); awing, in anatomy applied 
to parts having some resemblance to wings. 

Alantol, A lan-tol; an aromatic liquid, with odor of 
peppermint, obtained from Inula camphor. 

Alares "Venae, A-ld-rBz Ven-t; superficial veins where 
the arm bends. 

Alaris, A-ld-ris; wing-shaped. 

Albino, Al-bj-no; a person whose skin, hair, and iris 
are white, the pigmentum nigrum being absent. 

Albuginea Oculi, Al~bi] ; -jin- : B-a Ok'iT,-lj; tunic of the 
eye, under the conjunctiva. [tide. 

Albuginea Testis, — Tes-tis; internal coat of the tes- 

Albugineous, Al-br^-jin-ii-us: a term applied to textures 
humors, &c, which are perfectly white. 

Albuginitis, Al-bii,-jin-j-tis; inflammation of the albu- 
gineous tissues. [egg- 

Albugo, Al-bi|-go; the white of the eye: the white of an 

Albumen, Al-bi^-men; a substance found in animals and 
vegetables, and which constitutes the chief part of the 
white of eggs. 

Albuminous principles: the albuminoid group, the 
varieties of which are albumen, fibrin and casein. 

Albuminuria, Al-biT,-ini-nrj r ri-a; urine containing al- 
bumen. 

Alcarnoque, Al'kar-nok; bark of a West Indies plant, 
bitter and tonic, used in phthisic. 



POCKET LEXICON". 17 

Alchemy. Al'kem-i; a supposed science, cultivated by 
the ancients, for the purpose of finding out how to turn 
all the baser metals into gold, and to find a remedy for 
all diseases. 

Alcohol. Al'ko-hol: the product of vinous fermentation 
of saccharine matter. 

Alcoholates, Al'ko-hol-ats: medicated alcohol. 

Alcohometer, Al-ko-honi-t-ter: an instrument to de- 
termine the proportion of spirit in any vinous liquid. 

Aldehyde, Al'di-hid: alcohol deprived of one or more 
molecules of hydrogen, 

Alder, Al'der: Alnua serrulata : tag alder. 

Alembic: a chemical utensil used in distillation. 

Alembroth. A-lem-brot: a compound of bichloride of 
mercury and sal ammoniac. 

Aletrin, Al'e-trin ; a precipitated alcoholic extract of 
Aletris Farinosa. 

Aletris Farinosa, Al'e-tris Far-i-no-sa: star grass, an 
intensely bitter tonic. 

Alexipharniic, A-leks-i-fqr-mik: an antidote to poison. 

Alexipyretic, A-leks-i-pi-ret-ik; warding off fevers: a 
febrifuge. [madder. 

Alg:ariii; Al'ga-rin ; the principal coloring matter of 

Algae. Al'gt: sea weeds. [der. 

Algaroth. Al'ga-rot: oxide of antimony, in white pow- 

Algedo, Al-jt-do: violent pain in the urethra, bladder, 
testes, &c, caused by the too sudden suppression of 
gonorrhea. [small-pox. 

Alices, Al'i-stz: spots that precede the eruxjtion in 

Aliform, Al'i-form: wing-like. 

Aliment; any kind of food: nourishment. 

Alimentary Canal: the entire passage through which 
the food passes from the mouth to the anus. 

Alisma Plantagro, A-lis-ma Plan-ta-go: water plantain. 

AIi>phenoid, Al-i-sft-nerd: middle or great wing of the 
sphenoid bone. 

Alkalescent. Al-ka-le--ent: slightly alkaline. 

Alkali, Al'ka-li: a substance which neutralizes acids, as 
potassa.soda. etc.: and change vegetable blues to green. 

Alkalimeter, Al-ka-lim-I-ter: an instrument for ascer- 
taining the proportion of alkali in any substance. 



18 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Alkaline, Al'ka-lin; having the properties of alkalies. 
Alkaloids; organic substances possessing alkaline pro- 
perties, capable of combining with acids to form salts. 
Alkanet, Al'ka-net; the root of Anchusa tinetora. 
Alkekenge, Al'kt-kenj; the winter cherry, used in 

nephritis, disuria, etc. 
Allantois, A-lan-to-is; the name applied to a certain 

membrane in the foetus. 
Alliaceous, Al-i-d-Jus; similar to garlic. 
Allium Sativum, Al'i-um Sa-t|-vum; the plant garlic. 
Allium Cepa, Al'i-um Si>-pa; the onion. [together. 

Alloys, Al'erz ; compounds obtained by fusing metals. 
Allopathy, A-16p-a-ti; the system of curing by oppo- 

sites, " contraria controriis curantur." 
Alloxan, A-16ks-an ; product of the oxidation of uric 

acid by nitric acid. 
Alloxantin, Al-oks-an-tin; substance resulting from the 

evaporation of a solution of alloxan. 
Allspice; berries of the Eugenia pimento, . 
Almond, fruit of the Amygdalus communis. 
Alnus Glutinosa, Al'nus Gh|-tin-6-sa; a European tree, 

the leaves and bark of w r hich are bitter and astringent. 
Alnus Serrulata, — Ser-r^-la-ta; the tag alder, having 

the same qualities as the last mamed. 
Aloes, Al'oz; the inspissated juice of the aloe. 
Aloe Socotrina, A-16-a Sok-o-tr|-na ; the aloe of Soco- 

tra, furnishing Socotrine aloes. 
Aloe Spicata, — Spi-kd-ta ; spiked aloe, furnishing 

Cape aloes. [does aloe. 

Aloe Vulgaris, — Yul-gd-ris; the aloe yielding Barba- 
Aloin, Al'o-in; the crystaline principle of aloes, said to 

be its cathartic constituent. 
Alotropism, A-lot-ro pizm; the existence of an element 

in two conditions. 
Alpinia Cardamomum, Al-pin-i-a Kqr-da-mo-mum; a 

plant producing cardamon seed. 
Alphonsin, Al-fon-sin; an instrument for taking balls 

out of wounds. 
Alteratives; medicines intended to change the morbid 

action, by restoring the healthy functions of the system 

gradually. 



POCKET LEXICON. 19 

Alternis Horis, Al-ter-nis Hco-ris; every alternate hour. 
Althaea Officinalis, Al-ti-a Of-is-i-n&-lis; the marsh 

mallow. 
Althaea Rosea, — Ro-si-a; the hollyhock. 
Althein, Al-ti-in; the alkaline substance in the marsh 

mallow. [monium. 

Alum, Al'um: a double sulphate of aluminum and am- 
Alumen, A-h^-men; a salt composed of sulphuric acid 

and alumina, with potassa or ammonia, or both. 
Alumina, A-h|-min-a; oxide of aluminum. 
Aluminates, A-h|-inin-ats; compounds formed by the 

combination of aluminic hydrates and basic radicals. 
Aluminum, A-h|-min-um; the metallic base of alumina. 
Alum Root; Heuchera Americana, 

Alusia, A-h|,-si-a; illusion: low spirits. [ear. 

Alveariuin, Al-vt-d-ri-um; the external opening of the 
Alveolar, Al-vi-o-lar; belonging to the alveoli, or bony 

sockets of the teeth. 
Alveolar Structure, small superficial cavities in the 

mucous membrane of the stomach and minor intestines. 
Alveolus, Al-vi)-o-lus; the bony socket of a tooth. 
Alveus, Al'vT>-us; a hollow; enlarged part of a canal or 

channel. 
Alvine, Al'vin; relating to the intestines. 
Amadou, R-niq-dui; a substance used to support vari- 
cose veins, protect injured surfaces, etc. 
Amalgam, A-mal-gam; mercury alloyed with another 

metal. 
Amara, A-ma-ra; bitter; sometimes used as a specific 

name for plants. 
Amarin, Am'a-rin; the bitter quality of vegetables. 
Amarus, A-rna-rus; bitter: medicine with bitter flavor. 
Amaurosis, Am-e-r6-sis; paralysis of the optic nerve; 

loss of vision. 
Amber, Am'ber: a fosil resin from an extinct plant. 
Amblosis, Am-blo-sis abortion; miscarriage. 
Amblyopia, Am-bli-6-pi-a; impaired eye-sight. 
Ambrein Am-brt-in; a fatty matter constituting the 

base of ambergris. 
Ambrosia, Am-bro-^i-a: "food of the gods;" applied to 

certain alexipharmic medicines. 



20 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Ambrosia Artemisiaefolia, Am-bro-gi-a Rr-te-rnis-i-S- 

iu)-li-a: rag- weed. 
Ambrosia Trifida, — Tri-fj-da; horse-weed. 
Amenorrhcea, A-men-Q-ri>-a; absence of the menses by 
delay or suppression. 

Amentia, A-men-Ji-a; without mind: imbecility. 

American Columbo; Frasera Garolinensis; root of the 
plant that affords a mild tonic for the digestive organs. 

American Ipecac; root of the Euphorbia Ipecacuanhce. 

Amides, A-mj-dtz; compounds formed when the hydro- 
gen of ammonia is replaced by oxidized, or other nega- 
tive principles. 

Amines, A-ml-ntz; compounds formed when the hydro- 
gen of ammonia is replaced by positive radicals. 

Ammonia, A-ma-ni-a; a compound formed by the com- 
bination of nitrogen and hydrogen, possessing alkaline 
qualities. 

Ammoniacum, Am-o-nj-a-kum; a gum resin, obtained 
from the Dorema ammoniacum. 

Ammonii Carbonates, A-m6-ni-j Kqr-bon-ats; volatile 
salts, smelling salts. 

Ammonii Chloride, — Klo-qd; muriate of ammonium; 
sal ammoniac. 

Ammonium, A-m6-ni-um; a presumed metallic sub- 
stance, supposed to be similar in character to potassium. 

Amnesia, Am-ni-gi-a; loss, or want of memory, [utero. 

Amnion, Am'ni-on; the inner envelope of the Foetus in 

Amniotic Acid; an acid found in the liquor contained 
in the amnion. 

Amorphous, A-mer-fus ; destitute of regular structure. 

Ampelopsis Quinquefolia, Am-pt-lop-sis Kwin-kwt- 
fo-li-a; American ivy. 

Amphi, Am'fi: both, on all sides. 

Amphiarthrosis, Am-fi-ar-tr6-sis; a two-sided articu- 
lation, allowing of slight motion. 

Amphidiarthrosis, Am'fi-dj-ar-tro-sis; a two-sided 
articulation, as of the lower jaws. 

Amphoric, Am-for-ik; a sound resembling that made 
by blowing into a decanter, heard in auscultating the 
chest. [als of the ear. 

Ampulla Am-pul-la; the bottle-like mouths of the can- 
Amputation, the act of cutting off. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 21 

Amygdalae, A-inig-da-lt: the tonsils: the exterior glands 
of the neck. [almond. 

Amygdala Amara, A-ruig-da-la A-md-ra: the bitter 
Amygdala Dulcis, — UrLl-sis: sweet almond. 

Amygdalin, A-inig-da-lin: a crystalline substance exist- 
ing in bitter almond. [sils. 

Amygdalitis, A-inig-da-li-tis: inflammation of the ton- 

Amygdalus Persica, A-inig-da-lus Psr-si-kaj the peach 

Amyl, Am' il; the radical of amylic alcohol, C 5 H U . [tree. 

Amy] Alcohol, derived from fusil oil. 

Amyl Nitrite, — Xi-trit: an etherial liquid used in 
medicine, highly recommended for sea-sickness. 

Ainylaceus, Am-i-l&Jus; starch-like. 

Amylum. Am'i-lum: medical term for starch. 

Ainyluin 3Iarantae ; — Mar-an-tt: arrowroot. 

Amyous. Am'i-us: weak in muscles. [tion. 

Anacatharsis, An-a-ka-tqr-sis: cough with expeetora- 

Anacathartic, An-a-ka-tqr-tik : promoting expectora- 
tion. 

Anacardium, An-a-kqr-di-um: the Malacca Bean, con- 
taining a very caustic liquor. 

Anaesthesia, An-es-tt-^i-a: suspended sensibility. 

Anaesthetics, An-es-tet-iks: chloroform, ether, etc., 
which render the patient insensible to pain. 

Anagallis Arvensis. An-a-gal-is Ar-ven-sis : pimper- 
nel, poor man's weather glass: used mostly in the form 
of poultices for old ulcers. 

Anaplosis, An-a-pi6-sis: restoration of decayed parts. 

Anasarca. An-a-sqr-ka: dropsy of the cellular tissue. 

Anastomosis. An-as-to-m6-sis; commuuications of 
vessel* with each other. 

Anatomy. An-at-o-mi: to cut: dissection of organized 
bodies with a view to displaying the structure, relations 
and uses of parts. 

Anazoturia. An-a-zo-tvj-ri-a: chronic diuresis, where 
there is a deficiency of urea. 

Anchusa Tinctora, An-kq-sa Tink-ta-ra: a plant, the 
root of which contains a red coloring matter. 

Anchylosis. An-ki-16-sis: stiff or useless joint. 

Ancon, An'kon; the elbow joint. [bow. 

Anconaeus, An-ko-nt-us: the small muscle on the el- 



22 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Anconoid, An'ko-nerd; a process of the ulna. 
Andromeda Arborea, An-drom-t-da Rr-bQ-rt>-a ;. the 

sorrel tree. ( See Oxydendrum. [pecially of the male. 
Andranatomy, An-dra-nat-o-mi; human anatomy, es- 
Andria Mulier, An'dri-a Mui-li-er; an hermaphrodite, 

the female organs being predominant. 
Andromania, An-dro-md-ni-a; • nymphomania, morbid 

sexual excitement of females. 
Androgynus; An-droj-i-nus; partaking of each sex. 
Anemone Nemorosa, A-nem-o-nt JNem-Q-ro-sa ; the 

wind flower. 
Anemone Pulsatilla, — Pul-sa-til-a; a flowering plant 

of Europe, used in nervous diseases; synonym for 

Pulsatilla nigricans. [out brains. 

Anencephalus, An-en-sef-a-lus; a monster, born with- 
Anesis, An'iB-sis; remission, as of symptoms. 
Anetlii Fructus, An-i-tj Frtik-tus; fruit of the dill, 

from which oil of the dill is obtained. [sweet fennel. 
Anetlium Graveolens, An-t-tum Grav-t-o-lenz; dill; 
Anetus, An't>-tus; intermittent fever. 
Aneurism, An'iT,-rizm; a morbid dilatation of an artery, 

with rupture of one or more of its coats. 
Aneurism Cordis; a dilatation of the heart. 
Aneurism Spurium, — Spi|-ri-um; a rupture of all 

the coats of the artery, with blood retained in the sur- 
rounding tissues. 
Aneurism by Anastomosis, a vascular tumor by the 

enlargement and inosculation of numerous arteries. 
Anfractuosity; a groove or furrow, as in the brain. 
Angelica, An-jel-i-ka ; the plant masterwort, mostly 

used for diseases of the urinary organs. [the body. 
Angeology, An-jt-ol-o-ji; science of the blood vessels of 
Angiitis, An-ji-|-tis; inflammation of vessels, especially 

of the capillaries. 
Angina, An-j|-na; morbid affections of the throat. 
Angina Maligna, — Ma-lig-na; putrid sore throat, as 

in scarlatina. 
Angina Parotydea, — Par-o-tid-t-a; the mumps. 
Angina Tonsillaris, — Ton-sil-d-ris; the quinsy. 
Angina Tracliealis, — Trak-t-d-lis; the croup. 
Angina Pectoris, — Pek-to-ris; spasms of the nerves of 

the chest. 
Anginosa, An-ji-no-sa; accompanied with angina. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 23 

Angone, An'gco-nt: nervous quinsy: strangulation. 

Angular Artery; terminations of veins near the inner 
angle of the eye. 

Angustura, An-gus-tt\-ra; a tree of South America, 
Gal ip e a Of fie it i a I is . 

Annexation, An-ht-la-Jon: rapid breathing. 

Anhydrotics, An-hj-drot-iks: agents which check pro- 
fuse perspiration. 

Anhydrous, An-hi-drus: destitute of water. 

Animalcula, An-i-inal-ktx-la; an insect only visible by 
the microscope. 

Animal Heat; caloric formed by respiration. 

Animalization; assimilation: vital conversion of food 
into organized matter. 

Animus. An'i-mus; the mind or principle of life. 

Anise, An'is: a plant originally from Egypt, Pimpinella 
An is- urn. 

Aniseed; fruit of the Anise plant, used as a carminative. 

Ankylosis, An-ki-16-sis, (Anchylosis): a stiff joint. 

Annular, An'ii-lar; like a ring, when applied to liga- 
ments, [lages of the larynx. 

Annular Cartilage, — Kqr-ti-laj; one of the earti- 

Annular Ligament; a strong ligament of the wrist; 
also of the ankle. 

Annular Vein; the vein between the little finger and 
the one adjoining, or "ring finger." 

Anodic, Anod-ik; ascending: styptic or astringent. 

Anodyne, An'o-djn: a drug that eases pain by benumb- 
ing the sensibility and inclining to sleep. 

Anodynia. An-o-din-i-a: absence of pain. 

Anomalous. An-6m-a-lus: unnatural: applied to irreg- 
ular symptoms. 

Anomesia, An-o-mt-si-a: dementia: loss of mind. 

Anophthalmia; An-of-tal-mi-a: being without eyes. 

Anopsia, An-6p-si-a: defective eye-sight. 

Anorchus, Au-er-kus: without testicles. 

Anorexia. An-o-rek-si-a: want cf appetite. 

Anosmia, An-6s-mi-a; loss of the sense of smell. 

Antacid, Ant-as-id: an agent that neutralizes acidity. 

Antaphrodisiac, An-ta-fro-dis-i-ak ; medicines which 
reduce the venereal passion. 



24 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Antarthritic, Ant-qr-trit-ik; tending to relieve from 

the gout. 
Antasmatic, Ant-as-mat-ik relieving the asthma. 
Anteflexio Uteri, An-tt.-flek-fi-o Yui-ter-j ; bending 

forward of the womb. 
Antemetica, An-twnet-ik-a ; remedies for vomiting. 
Antesternum, An-tt-ster-num; anterior, or first divis- 
ion of the sternum. 
Anteversio Uteri, An-t'B-vgr-Ji-o Yui-ter-|; reversion 

of the mouth of the womb. [ear. 

Anthelix, Ant'hiD-liks; the inner ridge of the external 
Anthelmintic, An-tel-min-tik, antagonistic to worms. 
Anthemis Nobilis, An'ti-mis N6-bil-is; the garden 

chamomile. 
Anthiarin, Au-ti-a-rin ; the active principle of a gum 

obtained from the Upas tree. [boundary. 

Anthorisma, An-tor-is-ma; a tumor with no definite 
Anthracene, An'tra-sen; a hydro-carbon. [buncle. 

Anthracoid, An'tra-ke*d, having the nature of a car- 
Anthracokali, An-tra-kok-a-lj; preparation of coal dust 

and potassa, for herpetic ailments. 
Anthracosis, An-tra-k6-sis; carbuncle of the eye-lids. 
Anthrax, An'traks; a carbuncle, or little tumor. 
Anthropography, An-tro-pog-ra-fi j history of the 

structure of man. 
Anthypnotic, Ant-hip-not-ik; preventing sleep. 
Antiades, An-tj-a-dtz; the tonsils. 

Antiaditis, An-ti-a-d|-tis; inflammation of the tonsils. 
Antiarthritic, An-ti-qr-trit-ik- medicines for the cure 

of diseases of the joints. [arm. 

Antibrachial, An-ti-brak-i-al; relating to the fore- 
Antibroniic, An-ti-brom-ik; destructive of offensive 

odors. 
Anticardium, An-ti-kcjr-di-um; the pit of the stomach. 
Antidinic, An-ti-din-ik ; remedy for giddiness or 

vertigo. 
Antidote, An'ti-dot; medicine given to destroy a 

morbid cause, or to counteract a poison. 
Antidynous, An-tid-i-nus; like an anodyne. 
Antidysenteric, a remedy for dysentery. 
Antifebril, An-ti-feb-ril; mitigating fever. 



POCKET LEXICON. 25 

Antigalactic, An-ti-ga-lak-tik; reducing the secretion 

of milk. 
Antihectic, An-ti-hek-tik; opposed to hectic fever, [ear. 
Ant helix, Ant-ht-liks; the small circular ridge of the 
Antihelminticus, An-ti-hel-miu-tik-us: opposed to 

worms. [flow of blood. 

Antihemorrhagic, An-ti-hem-or-aj-ik: stopping the 
Antihydropic, An-ti-hi-drop-ik: remedy for dropsy. 
Antihydropin, An-ti-hi-dr6-pin: a crystalline principle 

obtained from cockroaches, medicinal for dropsy. 
Anti-Icteric. An-ti-Ik-ter-ik: remedy for jaundice. 
Antilethargic, An-ti-let-qr-jik; opposed to sleep. 
Antilitliic, An-ti-lit-ik: preventive of the formation of 

stone in the bladder. 
Antilyssic, An-ti-lis-ik; curative of hydrophobia. 
Antimephritic, An-ti-ini>-frit-ik; preventive against 

impure air or gas. [and a base. 

Antimonates, An-ti-mo-nats: >«alts of antimonic acid 
Antinioiiial Powder; substitute for James's Powder. 
Antimonii et Potassre Tartras; tartar emetic. 
Aiitimoiiii Yiimm; wine of antimony. 
Antimony, An'ti-mo-ni; a brilliant blueish metal, very 

brittle. 
Antinephritic, An-ti-ni-frit-ik: remedial for inflamma- 
tion of the kidneys. 
Antipathic, An-ti-paf -ik: contrary to. [diseases. 

Antiperiodic, An-ti-pt-ri-od-ik: remedial for periodic 
Antiperistaltic, An-ti-per-i-stal-tik; inverted action of 

the bowels. [inflammation. 

Antiphlogistic, An-ti-flo-jis-tik; that which subdues 
Antiphthisic An-ti-tiz-ik ; remedy for phthisic, or 

consumption. 
Antipruritic, An-ti-ph|-rit-ik; remedy for pleurisy. 
Antipsoric, An-tip-sor-ik: remedy for the itch. [pus. 
Antipyic, An-ti-pi-ik: preventive to the formation of 
Anttpyretic, An-ti-pi-ret-ik: a febrifuge, to allay fever. 
Antipyrotic, An-ti-pi-rot-ik: remedy for burns. 
Antiseptic. An-ti-sep-tik: preventive of putrefaction. 
Antispasmodic, An-ti-spaz-mod-ik; that which allays 

spasms or pains. [vation. 

Antisialagogue, An-ti-sj-al-a-gog; a remedy for sali- 



26 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Antisyphilitic, An-ti-sif-i-lit-ik; cure for syphilis. 

Antithenar, Au-tit-t-narj relating to muscles of the 
hand and great toe. [helix. 

Antitragus, An-tit-ra-gus; the thick part of the anti- 

Antivenereal, An-ti-ven-t>-rt>-al; remedy for the venereal 
disease. 

Antizimic, An-ti-zim-ik; preventing fermentation. 

Antoclontalgic, An-to-don-tal^jik; remedy for the 
tooth-ache. 

Antonii, Ignis Sancti; St. Anthony's Fire; erysipelas. 

Antritis, An-trj-tis; inflammation of any cavity in the 
animal organization. 

Antrum, An'trum; a cave; the cavity of a bone, espe- 
cially that in the upper maxillary bone, termed Antrum 
Hiykmorianum. [of the ear. 

Antrum Buccinosura, — Buk-si-no-sum; the cavity 

Antrum Pylori, — Pi-16-rj; the small part of the stom- 
ach near the pylorus. 

Anuria, A-ni^-ri-a; insufficient secretion of urine. 

Anus, E'nus; a circle; the lower extremity of the rectum 
or bowel. 

Aorta, £-er-ta; the great artery of the body, that arises 
from the left ventricle of the heart. [of the aorta. 

Aorturisma, £-er-tiT,-riz-ma; aneurism, or enlargement 

Aortic, E-er-tik; belonging to the aorta. 

Aortitis, E-er-tj-tis; inflammation of the aorta. 

Aortra, fi-er-tra; a lobe of the lungs. 

Apathy, Ap'a-ti; absence of feeling or emotion. 

Apepsia, A-pep-si-a; imperfect digestion; dyspepsia. 

Aperient, A-pi-ri-ent; a laxitive, or gentle purgative. 

Apex, JB'peks; the summit, or extremity, as the pointed 
end of the heart. [surgery. 

Aphaeresis, A-fer-i>-sis; the removal of a part, as in 

Aphelxia, A-felk-si-a; mental abstraction. 

Aphonia, A-fo-ni-a; without voice. 

Aphoria, A-f6-ri-a; barrenness; sterrility. [ment. 

Aphroclisia, Af-ro-diz-i-a; immoderate venereal excite- 

Aphroclisiac, Af-ro-diz-i-ak; descriptive of drugs or 
food supposed to excite venery. 

Aphtha, (pi. Aphthae) Af'ta; ulcers in the mouth; char- 
acteristic symptoms of the thrush. 



POCKET LEXICON. 27 

Aphthus, Af'tus: affected with, or resembling aphthae. 

Apiol, Ap'i-col: a principle obtained from parsley seed. 

Apis 3Iellirica, £'pis Me-lif-i-ka : the honey bee: a 
tincture obtained chiefly from the poison of the s*ting 
of the bee, used by the hoineopathists and others. 

Apium Petroseliimm, fi'pi-um Pt-tro-st-lj-num; 
former name for PctroseUnum Sativum, the common 
parsley. 

Apleuria, A-ph\-ri-a; absence of ribs. 

Apnoea, Ap-nt-a: suspension of breath. [evacuation. 

Apocenosis, A-pos-t-no-sis : increased discharge, or 

Apocynum Androsaemifolium, A-pos-i-num An-dro- 
sem-i-fo-li-um: bitter root: dog's bane: an indigenous 
plant, used in a variety of diseases. 

Apocynum Cannabinuni, — Kan-a-bi-nuni; white 
Indian hemp, used in dropsy. 

Apomorpliia, Ap-o-mer-fi-a: a powerful emetic, obtain- 
ed by heating morphia with hydrochloric acid. 

Aponeurosis, Ap-on-u_-ro-sis: expansion of muscles. 

Apophysis, A-pof-i-sis: a projection or protuberance - of 
bone. 

Apoplexia, Ap-o-plek-si-a: apoplexy; congestion, or 
rupture of the vessels of the brain. 

Apoplexy Cutaneous, rapid flow of blood to the skin 
and cellular membrane. [tion of blood in the lungs. 

Apoplexia Pulinonaris, — Pul-mo-nd-ris: extravasa- 

Apostema. Ap-os-U-ma: aposteme, an abscess. 

Apothecary; one who prepares and sells drugs. 

Appendices Epiploicre, A-pen-di-stz Ep-i-plo-i-st; 
prolongations of the peritoneum, filled with a fatty 
substance. 

Appendicula Verniiforrnis, A-pen-dik-q-la Tsr-mi 
fer-mis: a worm-like excrescence from the ccecum, or 
first part of the large intestine. 

Appetence, Ap'i-tens: appetency: strong desire: dispo- 
sition to appropriate what is essential to animal exis- 
tence. 

Apyretio, ( Aperexia ), Ap-i-ret-ik: absence of fever. 

Aq., or Aqua, £'kwa: water, hydrogen and oxygen 
combined as represented by H 2 0. 

Aqua Fortis, — Fer-tis: an old name for nitric acid. 



28 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Aqua Regia, — lU-ji-a; a mixture of nitric and hydro- 
chloric acids, having the properties of dissolving gold 
and platinum. 

Aqua Vitae, jB'kwa V|-ti>; spirits of the first distillation. 

Aquae Minerales, — Min-er-d-ltz; mineral waters, im- 
pregnated with acid, iron, salt, sulphur, etc. 

Aqueduct of the Cochlea; an opening in the temporal 
bone, for the passage of the vessels of the ear. [ear. 

Aqueduct of Fallopius, bony canals of the internal 

Aqueduct of Silvius; a canal between the third and 
fourth ventricles of the brain. 

Aqueduct of the Vestibulum; a canal that opens on 
the posterior surface of the temporal bone of the 
cranium. [of water. 

Aqueous, JB'kwt>-us; containing water, formed by means 

Aqueous Humor, — Yui-mor; a watery fluid of the 
anterior and posterior chambers of the eye. 

Arabin, Ar'a-bin ; the gummy principle of acacia, 
isomeric with cane sugar. 

Arachnoid, A-rak-ntyd; applied to the middle mem- 
brane of the brain. [arachnoid membrane. 

Arachnoiditis, A-rak-ner-d|-tis; inflammation of the 

Araeometer, Ar-TJ-om-t-ter; an instrument for measuring 
the gravity of liquids. 

Aralia, A-rd-li-a; a genus of indigenous plants, most 
species of which are medicinal. 

Aralia Hispida, — His-pi-da; dwarf elder, used in 
pulmonary diseases. 

Aralia Nudicaulis, — Nix-di-ke-lis; American sarsapa- 
rilla, an alterative, and also used for pulmonary affec- 
tions. 

Aralia Quinquefolia, — Kwin-kwt-fo-li-a; ginseng, 
formerly and commonly described as Panax quinquefo- 
liam; used in certain forms of dyspepsia. 

Aralia Racemosa, — Ra-st-mo-sa; spikenard, used in 
pulmonary affections. 

Aralia Spinosa, — Spi-no-sa; prickly elder, the An- 
gelica tree; used in syphilitic and rheumatic affections, 
and certain skin diseases. 

Arbor Vitae, Hr'bor Vj-tt; white cedar, an American 
evergreen, a domestic remedy for intermittent fever. 



POCKET LEXICON. 29 

Arbutin, Hr-bi^-tin; a glucoside found in Uva Ursi 

leaves. 

Arbutus, Trailing, Ar-br^-tus; a pretty spring flower. 

See Epiyaa rejieus. [Ursi. 

Arbutus Uva Ursi, former name for Arctostap)liylos Uva 

Arcanum, (/>/. Arcana ), Hr-kd-num; a secret; medicines 

the composition of which is concealed. 
Arch, femoral: the arch over the border of the pelvis. 
Arch of the Aorta; the turn made in the thorax by 

that artery. 
Arch of the Colon; transverse portion of that intestine. 
Archorrhagia, fir-kor-a-ji-a; hemorrhage of the anus. 
Archostenosis, Hr-kos-tt-no-sis; structure of the 

rectum. 
Arctatio, Hrk-td-Ji-o: constipation; also an unnatural 

contraction of the vagina. 
Arctium Lappa, Hrk'ti-um Lap-a; former name for 

Lappa Of fie in a I is . 
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi, Hrk-to-staf-i-los Yui-va 
Ur-sj; bearberry, a very small evergreen shrub, the 
leaves of which are used in diseases of urinary organs. 
Arcus Senilis, Rr'kus Sen-j-lis; a circular opaque ap- 
pearance in the eyes of old men. 
Ardor Febrilis, Hr'dor Feb ri-lis; feverish heat. 
Ardor Urinae, — Yui-ri-nt; inflammation of the ure- 
thra?, causing the sensation of heat in passing urine. 
Ardor Ventriculi, — Yen-trik--ii4i: the heart-burn. 
Areca Catechu, A-ri-ka Kat-t-kuj a palm of India, 

which yields betel nuts. 
Areca Xuts: ( See Betel nuts.) [gravel. 

Arenosa Urina, Ar-'B-no-sa Yui-ri-na: urine with 
Areola, Ar-t-ca-la; a colored ring, as around the nipple. 
Areolae, Ar-t-o-lt; interstices between the fibres of an 

organ. 
Argema, Hr'jt-mci: a small white ulcer in the eye. 
Argenti Nitras, Hr-jen-ti Ni-tras ; nitrate of silver; 

when fused called lunar caustic. 
Argentum. Hr-jen-tum: silver, a white metal. 
Argillaceous, Hr-ji-la-Jus; of the nature of clay. 



30 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Argol, Rr'gol; an impure acid tartrate of potassium, 
deposited from wine; crude cream of tartar. 

Aricina, Ar-i-sj-na; an alkaloid found in cusco bark, 
similar to that in cinchona. 

Arissema Triphyllum, Ar-i-si-ma Tq-fil-um; Indian 
turnip, (Dragon root), the fresh corm of which is in- 
tensely acrid. Formerly Arum Trijjhyllum. 

Aristolochia Serpentaria, Ar-is-to-16-ki-a Ser-pen- 
td-ri-a: Virginia snake root; serpentaria root; used as 
an adjuct in intermittent fevers, as a diaphoretic. 

Armillae, Hr-mil-t; a membranous ligament that con- 
fines the tendons of the wrist. 

Arnica Montana, Hr'ni-ka Mon-td-na; a plant of cen- 
tral Europe, the flowers of which afford a stimulant of 
the nervous system, the tincture of which is used ex- 
ternally for sprains, etc. 

Arnotto, See Bixa, the seeds of which yield a pigment. 

Aromatic, Ar-o-mat-ik; possessing a fragrant odor, 
and usually a warm, pungent taste. 

Arrack, Ar'ak; an intoxicating beverage of India, made 
chiefly by the distillation of the sweet sap of the palm. 

Arrow Root, a pure kind of starch, obtained from the 
tubers of Maranta arundinacea. 

Arsenic, Hr'sen-ik; a metallic substance of a steel gray 
color, which with all its compounds is poisonous; gen- 
erally applied to arsenious acid. 

Arsenicum, Rr-sen-i-kum; See Arsenic. 

Artantlie Elongata, Rr-tan-tt L-lon-gd-ta; a shrub, 
native of Peru, which yields Matico. 

Artemisia, Rr-tii-miJ'-i-a; an extensive genus of in- 
tensely bitter herbs. 

Artemisia Abrotannm, — A-brot-a-num; southern 
wood, a fragrant bitter herb of the south. 

Artemisia Absinthium, — Ab-sin-ti-um : wormwood, 
native of Europe; anthelmintic. 

Artemisia Contra, — Kon-tra; a plant of the Levant, 
which yields Santonica. 

Artemisia Santonica, — San-ton-i-ka: a plant form- 
erly supposed to yield Levant; wormseed. 

Artemisia Vulgaris, — Vul-gd-ris; mugwort, a com- 
mon weed, sometimes used as a vermifuge. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 31 

Arteria Aspera, flr-ti-ri-a As'per-a: the ''rough ar- 
tery:" the trachea or -windpipe. 
Arteria Imiominata, — In-nom-i-na-ta; the k * unnamed 

artery," the first branch of the aorta. 
Arteria Magna, — Mag-na; the aorta. 
Arterial, flr-ti-ri-al; belonging to arteries. 
Arterial Blood; the red blood flowing in the arteries of 

the body and the pulmonary veins. 
Arterial Duct; the duct leading from the pulmonary 

artery to the aorta in the foetus. 
Arterial Ligament ; the arterial duct -when obliterated. 
Arterialization. Rr-tt-ri-al-i-za-Jon: change of the 

blood by respiration. 
Arteriotomy, Hr-ti-ri-ot-Q-rni: opening, or dividing an 

artery: blood letting. 
Arteritis. ilr-n-ri-tis: inflammation of an artery. 
Artery, flr'ter-i; one of the vessels, or ducts, which 

carries blood from the heart. 
Arthralgia, Hr-tral-ji-a: chronic pain in the joints: 

rheumatism, gout. 
Arthritic., Ar-irit-ik; relating to gout. 
Arthritis, Rr-tri-tis: same as Arthralgia. [bone. 

Arthrocace, Hr-f rok-a-sr: ulceration of a cavity of a 
Arthroclia. Rr-trcj-di-a: a joint admitting of motion 

on all sides. 
Arthrodyiiia, Rr-t ro-din-i-a: same as Arthralgia. 
Arthrography, Rr-trog-ra-fi; a written description of 

the joints. 
Arthrology, Rr-trol-o-ji: the science of joints. 
Arthroncns. Rr-tron-kus: a cartilaginous substance 

that sometimes forms in the knee joint. [joint. 

Arthropathia, flr-tro-pd-ti-a; a disease of the shoulder 
Arthrosia. Rr-tro-si-a: general term for inflammation 

of the joints. 
Arthrosis, Ar-tro-sis; connection by joints. [even. 

Artiads, Rr'ti-adz: elements whose quantivalence is 
Articular, Rr-tik-T[ -lar: relating to joints. 
Articularis, Rr-tik--q-ld-ris: relating to arteries, mus- 
cles, etc, connected with joints. 
Articulation • a joint: the fastening together of the 

various bones of the animal skeleton. 



82 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Arum Maculatum, £5 'rum Mak-i^-la-turn; the Wake- 
robin, having an acrid root, stimulant internally. 

Arum Triphyllum, E'ruin Tq-fil-uin; synonym for 
Arisen ma Tr ipJiylla . 

Arytenoid, A-rit-t-nerd; applied to the third and fourth 
cartilages of the larynx. 

Asagraea Officinalis, As-a-gri-a Of-is-i-n&-lis; a 
Mexican plant, supposed to yield Cevadilla seed. 

Asaphatum, A-saf-a-tum; matter found in the sebace- 
ous follicles of the skin, which appear like small worms. 

Asarum Canadense, As'a-rum Kan-a-den-st; wild gin- 
ger; Canada snakeroot; used in colic, and as a stimula- 
ting agent. [festing the rectum. 

Ascaris, As'ka-ris, (pi Ascarides\) a kind of worm in- 

Ascaris Vermicularis, — Ver-mik-u^-la-ris; the 
thread worm. [ease. 

Ascensus Morbi, A-sen-sus Mer-bj; increase of a dis- 

Ascites, A-sj-ttz; dropsy in the abdomen. 

Asclepias, As-kH-pi-as; a genus of plants with milky 
juice. [weed. 

Asclepias Corcrati, — Ker-ni^-tj ; the common silk- 

Asclepias Incarnata, — In-kqr-na-ta; flesh-colored 
asclepias, found in damp soil, and used as a vermifuge. 

Asclepias Tuberosa, — Tii-ber-6-sa; pleurisy-root; an 
indigenous plant, the root of which is used in inflam- 
mation of the lungs, pleurisy, etc, as an expectorant. 

Asepta, A-sep-ta; matter free from putrefaction. 

Ask, AJ: common name for trees of the genus Fraxinus. 

Ashes, AJ'ez; the substance remaining after burning 
any thing. 

Asitia, A-s|-ti-a; loss of apetite; abstinence from food. 

Asparagus Officinalis, As-par-a-gus — ; the garden 
asparagus, a diuretic. 

Asphyxia; As-fik-si-a; suspension of the action of the 
heart, as by suffocation. 

Asphyxia Idiopathica, — Id-i-o-pat-i-ka ; sudden 
death without apparent cause. 

Asphyxia Neonatorum, — Nt-o-na-to-rum; want of 
respiration in a new born child. 

Asphyxia Suffoeationis, — Suf-Q-ka-Ji-6-nis; death 
by hanging or drowning. 



POCKET LEXICON. 33 

Aspidiuin Felix Mas, As-pid-i-um Ft-liks Mas; the 
male fern, used for tape worm. 

Assafoetida: As-a-fet-i-du; a fetid gum resin, obtained 
from a plant of Persia, Nnrtkex Assafcetida. [food. 

Assodes, A-SQ-dtz; continued fever, with loathing of 

Aster, As'ter; a large genus of plants, a few of which 
are medicinal. 

Asternia, A-ster-ni-a; absence of the sternum in a foetus. 

Asthenia, As-ti-ni-a; debility; want of strength. 

Asthma, Ast'ma; a disease the prominent symptoms of 
which are difficulty of breathing, wheezing, aud ex- 
pectoration. 

Astragalus Verus, As-trag-a-lus Vi-rus: a little spiny 
shrub, from which gum tragacanth exudes. 

Astriction, As-trik-Jon; condition produced by astrin- 
gent medicines. 

Astringent, As-trin-jent; causing contraction in the 
muscles, and thereby checking discharges. 

Ataxia, A-tak-si-a; irregularity: want of uniform man- 
ifestation. 

Athermanous, A-tsr-ma-nus; not conducting heat. 

Atheroma, At-er-6-ma; a pulpy, encysted tumor. 

Atlas, At'las; the first cervical vertebra. 

Atocia or Atokia, A-to-ki-a: sterility. 

Atonic, A-ton-ik; with diminished tone or power. 

Atrabiliary, At-ra-bil-ya-ri; melancholy; gloomy. 

Atrabilious, At-ra-bil-yus: despondent: melancholy. 

Atrabilis, At-ra-b|-lis; black bile, an imaginary fluid, 
the excess of which has been supposed to cause mel- 
ancholy, [anus, vulva, etc. 

Atresia, A-tri-Ji-a: adheshive perforation, as of the 

Atropa Belladonna, Afro-pa Bel-a-don-a: the deadly 
night shade, a poisonous herbaceous plant of Europe: 
a narcotic poison, that acts upon the cerebro-spinal 
system. 

Atrophy, At'ro-fi; imperfect nutrition, resulting in 
emaciation and loss of strength. 

Atropia, A-tro-pi-a: a very poisonous alkaloid of Atro- 
pa Belladonna, used mainly for eye diseases. 

Atropism, At'ro-pizm; diseased condition produced by 
excessive use of Belladonna. 
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34 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Atteimant. A-ten-ii,-ant; to make thin; to reduce the 
consistency of any thing. 

Attollens, A-tol-enz; lifting; applied to muscles whose 
office is to raise up. 

Attraliens Auris, At'ra-hens O'ris; muscles of the ear. 

Attrition, A-tri-Jon; an abrasion of the skin; the crush- 
ing of a part. 

Auditory Nerve, O'di-to-ri Nsrv; the acoustic nerve, 
Portia Mollis, 

Aura, O'ra; a steam, or subtle vapor. 

Aura Epileptica, — Ep-i-lep-ti-ka; premonitory sen- 
sation of epileptic patients, like a cold fluid rising to 
the brain. 

Aura Seminalis — Se-mi-nd-lis; supposed fecunda- 
ting principle of the seminal fluid, believed to pass 
through the Fallopian tubes to the ovum. 

Aura Vitalis, — Vj-td-lis; the principle of life. 

Aurantium Amarus, 0-ran-Ji-um A-md-rus; bitter 
orange, the fruit of Citrus Vulgaris, the rind of which 
is used in medicine. 

Aurantium Dulcis, — Dul-sis; sweet orange, the fruit 
of Citrus Aurantium. 

Auricula, O-rik-ii.-la; the external portion of the ear. 

Auriculae Cordis, O-rik-ix-lt Ker-dis; cavities of the 
heart that lead to the ventricles. 

Auricularis, O-rik-u/Jd-ris; belonging to the ear, 

Auris, O'ris; the ear, external and internal. 

Auriscope, O'ri-skop; an instrument for examining the 
tube of the ear. 

Aurum, O'rum; gold, the chloride of which, and chloride 
of gold and sodium, are much used in medicine. 

Auscultation, Os-kul-td-Jon; diagnosis by sounding 
the lungs and heart. 

Auscultation Immediate; auscultation without the 
aid of an instrument, by merely listening to the func- 
tional movements of lungs and heart. 

Autoplasty, O'to-plas-ti; same as Anaplasty. 

Autopsoria, O-top-so-ri-a; administering a patient's 
own virus. 

Autopsy, O'top-si; personal inspection. 

Ava, fi'va; a narcotic drink. 



POCKET ' LEXICON 35 

Avenae Farina, A-vt-nt Fa-ri-ncu oat meal. 
Avenae Sativa, — Sa-ti-va: the common oat. 
Avulsion, A-vul-Jon; the forcible separation of parts. 
Avens, E'venz; name for several species of Geum, 
Axilla, Aks-il-a; the cavity under the shoulder. 
Axillary Plexus, Aks'il-a-ri Plek-sus; the last three 

cervical and the first dorsal nerves of the arm. 
Axis, Aks'is: in anatomy, a right line passing through 

the center of the body. 
Azedaracli. A-zed-a-rak: the "pride of India:" Melia 

Azederach, cathartic and emetic. 
Azoturia, Az-o-ti\-ri-a: disease characterized by great 

increase of urea in the urine. [uvula. 

Azygous 3Iuscle, Az'i-gus MusT, a muscle of the 
Azygons Process; a process cf the sphenoid bone. 
Azjgous Vein; a vein rising from the union of the 

lower intercostal veins of the left side. 



B., symbol for the element Boron, used in medical prep- 
arations. 
Baccae, Bak-ij; berries, fruit, as Baccce Juniperi. 
Baccliia, Ba-kj-a ; pimpled condition of the face, 

caused by hard drinking. 
Baculus, Bak-u^-lus: a lozenge in the form of a little 

roll. [melos, an astringent. 

Bael Fruit; the dried unripe fruit of the JEgle Mar- 
Baker's Itch, caused by the poisonous, or irritating 

nature of the yeast used. 
Balanism, Bal-an-izm: the use of a pessary. 
Balanitis, Bal-an-j-tis: inflammation of the glans penis. 
Balanus, Bal-a-nus: the glans penis and glana elitor- 

id is. [speech. 

Balbuties, Bal-bv^-Ji-Iz: stammering, or hesitation in 
Ballottement, Ba-16t-mon: movement of the foetus 

after being elevated in the liquor amnii, in falling back 

to its place; a diagnosis of pregnancy. 



36 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Balm, Bqm; a soothing or tranquilizing medicine. 

Balm; Melissa Officinalis-, lemon balm. 

Balm of Gilead; the resinous juice of the Bals amodcn- 

dron Gileadense. 
Balm of Gilead, (American); the resinous buds of a 

species of poplar, Populus Balsamifera var candicans. 
Balmony, Bal-mo-ni; Chelone Glabra, called, also, snake- 
root, turtle-head, etc. 
Balneum, Bal-mB-umj a bath; a washing place. 
Balneum Animale, — An-i-ma-lt>; part of a lately 

killed animal, applied to a body or a limb. 
Balnium Medicatum, — Med-i-ka-tum; a medicated 

bath. [salt, etc. 

Balneum Siccum, ■ — Sik-um; immersion in dry ashes, 
Bals., an abbreviation for Balsamum. 
Balsam, Bel-sam; Balsamum ; a mixture of resins with 

volatile oils, some containing benzoic acid. [a corps. 
Balsamatio, Bel-sam-a-Ji-o; the process of embalming 
Balsamodendron Myrrha, Bel-sam-o-den-dron Mir-a; 

a small tree of Arabia, that yields gum myrrh. 
Baneberry, Ban-ber-i; common name for Actoea alba, 

white cohosh. 
Baobab, Bq-Q-bqb; a tree of western Africa, the bark 

of which is sometimes used instead of Cinchona. 
Baptisia Tinctoria, Bap-tiJ-i-a Tink-to-ri-a; the wild 

indigo, a small indigenous shrub, used externally in 

the form of a decoction. 
Barbadoes Leg, Bqr-ba-doz Leg; a disease of hot 

climates, resulting in great swelling. 
Barbadoes Aloes, — Al'oz; the variety yielded by 

the Aloe vulgaris. 
Barium, Bar-ri-um; an elementary body, a metal of the 

alkaline earths, the salts from which are poisonous. 
Barosma Crenata, Ba-ros-ma KrS-na-ta; the buchu 

shrub, native of South Africa, used in diseases of the 

urino-genital organs. 
Barosma Serratifolia, — ■ Ser-a-ti-fo-li-a; the shrub 

that yields what is known as long buchu. 
Bark, Bqrk; in the plural, a popular term for Peruvian 

bark, or any of the cinchona species. fness. 

Baryecoia, Bar-i-t-ko-ya, difficulty in hearing, deaf- 



POCKET LEXICON. 37 

Barypliony, Ba-rif-o-ni; hesitancy in speech. 

Baryta, Ba-ri-ta: oxide of barium, the soluble salts of 
which are highly corrosive poisons. 

Basculation, Bas-ki|-ld-Jon, examination of the uterus 
in retroversion. 

Base, Btis: The hyclroxyl compounds of those elements 
which have a markedly metallic character." — ltemsen. 
•'The idea implied by the word 'base' belongs to the ob- 
solete dualistic theory of salts.*' — Tilden. 

Base, Organic; organic bodies capable of uniting with 
acids and forming neutral compounds, resembling 
salts. 

Basiator Oris, Bas-i-ti-tor Q'ris: a muscle that contracts 
the mouth. 

Basilic Vein, Bas-il-ik Van: the large vein inside the 
elbow, opened in blood-letting. 

Basilicon Ointment; ( Basil icum): made of five parts 
resin, eight of lard, and two of yellow wax, used for 
burns, ulcers, etc. 

Basio Glossus; Bd-si-o Glos-us; a muscle connecting 
the os hyoides and the tongue. 

Basioccipital, Bas-i-ok-sip-i-tal; relating to the base of 
the occipital bone. 

Basis Cordis, BA-sis Ker-dis: the base of the heart, 
as distinguished from the apex. 

Basisphenoid, Bas-i-sft-nerd; the posterior part of the 
body of the sphenoid bone. 

Bassorin, Bas-o-rin: a kind of gum found in gum trag- 
acanth, insoluble in water but swells when moistened, 
forming a gelatinous mass, usedasanexcipientin mak- 
ing pill-mass. 

Basylus Radicals, Bas-i-lus Kad-i-kalz: those ele- 
ments which have a metallic character and form ox- 
ides or hydrates capable of saturating acids. 

Bath, Sea-Avater; marl: by a solution of one part of 
common salt to thirtv parts of soft water. Cold Bath: 
at 50' Fahren. Hot Bath: at 98 D to 112°. Tepid Bath: 
at $5^ to 92 \ Sand Bath: made by heating sand and 
applying to any part of the body. 

Batrachus. Bat-ra-kus : ranula, or a semi-transparent 
tumor under the tongue. 



38 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Bauhin, B6-an, (Valvule of); a valve in the cascum, 
that prevents the return of excrementitious, matter in- 
to the intestines. 

Baume l>e Vie, Bom De Vi>, Balm of Life; a decoc- 
tion of aloes. [Ccrifera. 

Bayberry Bark, the bark of the roots of the IJyrica 

Bayberry Wax, a light green wax obtained from the 
berries of Myrica Cerifera. , Ursi plant. 

Bearberry, B4r-ber-i; a common name for the Uva 

Bear's Foot, a common name in Europe for Helleborus 
foetidus; lately applied in this country to Polymnia 
Ueedalia, 

Bebeerin, Bti-b^-rin; known as beberin, bebirin ,bibirina , 
an alkaloid obtained from Bebeeru bark. The sul- 
phate of bebeerin is a febrifuge and antimittant. 

Bebeeru Bark, the bark of Nectandra Bodiei, contain- 
ing bebeerin. 

Bechiea, Bek-i-ka; medicines that relieve coughs. 

Beech Drops, ( Epiphegus Virginian a); a parasite on the 
roots of the beech tree. 

Belladonna, Bel-a-don-a ; the leaves and roots of 
Atropa Belladonna, a powerful narcotic. 

Belonoid, Bel-o-no"dj like a bodkin, describing the 
process of a bone. 

Benjamin Bush; the spice bush, Lindera Benzoin. 

Benne, Ben-ii; Sesamum Indicum; a medicinal plant of 
India. 

Benzoic Acid, Ben-zc>-ik As'id; an acid formerly ob- 
tained exclusively from gum benzoin, but an acid of 
the same composition is now obtained from naph- 
thalin, also from urine. 

Benzoin, Ben-zQ-in; a balsamic resin, exuded from the 
Sty rax Benzoin. [Benzoin. 

Benzoin Odoriferum, — Q-dor-if-er-um; see Lindera 

Berberin, Ber-ber-in; a yellow bitter alkaloid, first 
discovered in Berberis vulgaris, afterward found in 
Hydrastis Canadensis, and improperly termed "hydras- 
tin;" used as a bitter tonic. 

Berberis Aquifolium, Ber-ber-is A-kwi-f(S-li-um; an 
evergreen shrub found in the western states, used in 
scrofulous diseases. 



POCKET LEXICON. 39 

Berberis Vulgaris, — Yul-gd-ris; barberry; a shrub 
of Europe; tonic in small doses, laxative in large. 

Bergamot Oil, Ber-ga-mot CTl: a fragrant oil expressed 
from the fruit rind of the Citrus Limetta. 

Bertin, Ber-taii: two small bones often found under the 
opening of the sphenoidal bone. 

Betel Nut, Bt-tel Nut: the xVreca nut; the kernel from 
the fruit of the Areca Catechu. 

Bezoar, Bt-ziD-qr; a calculous substance, sometimes 
found in the stomach and intestines of the ox, horse, 
and other animals, supposed to antidote poisons, pes- 
tilence, etc. 

Beth Root, Bet Ruit; (Birth root); the root of Trillium 
erect um. 

Betula, Bet-i|-la; the generic name for birch trees. 

Bi.; symbol for the element bismuth, preparations of 
which are used in medicine. 

Bi-; (the prefix) two: thus, bicarbonate of potassium 
indicates that this salt contains twice as much of the 
carbonic radical as the simple carbonate of potas- 
sium. 

Bibasic, Bi-ba-sik : acids which contain two atoms of 
hydrogen, metals will displace either half or all to form 
normal and double salts. 

Bib, (bibe, "drink"); used in prescriptions. 

Bicapsular, Bj-kap-si|-lar; having two capsules. 

Bicarbonate, Bj-kqr-bon-at; two parts of carbonic 
acid with one of base. 

Bicaudal, Bj-ke-dal: two-tailed: applied to a muscle. 

Bicephalous, Bj-sef-a-lus: possessing two heads. 

Biceps, Bi-seps; two-headed: as biceps brachii, a muscle 
of the arm: biceps femoris, a muscle of the thigh. 

Bichat, Bt-Jq: (canal of): a small hole above the pin- 
eal gland, leading into the third ventricle of the brain. 

Bichloride of Mercury; corrosive sublimate. 

Bicipital, Bi-sip-i-tal; relating to the biceps muscle. 

Bicuspid, Bj-kiis-pid; having two points, as the bicus- 
pid teeth. 

Bidens Bipinnata, Bi-denz Bj-pin-a-ta ; Spanish 
needles, a common weed, having expectorant properties. 

Biferous, Bif-er-us; bearing twice a year. 



40 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Bilabe, B|-lab; an instrument for extracting, through 
the urethra, bodies from the bladder. 

Bile, BJ1 j the alkaline secretion of the liver, a viscid and 
exceedingly bitter fluid. 

Bilin, or Biline, Bj-lin; a yellowish gummy mass, the 
chief constituent of bile. 

Bilious, Bil-yus; relating to, or full of bile. [bile. 

Bilipliein, Bil-i-ft-in; the principal coloring matter of 

Bilifulvin, Bil-i-fiil-vin; yellow coloring matter of the 
bile. 

Bilirubin, Bil-i-rtu-bin; red coloring matter of the bile. 

Biliverclin, Bil-i-ver-din; green coloring matter of the 
bile. 

Bilobate, Bj-lo-bat; possessed of two lobes. 

Bilocular, B)-16k-ii,-lar; having two cells. 

Bimaiious, Bim-an-us; possessing two hands. 

Binary, B|- na-ri; composed of two elements, or measures. 

Binate, Bj-nat; coming, or growing, in pairs. 

Binocular, Bj-nok-u^-lar; using both eyes. 

Biology, Bj-61-o-ji; the science which treats of the 
nature of all living things. 

Biolysis, Bj-61-i-sis; the destruction of life. 

Biolytic, Bj-o-lit-ik; destructive of life. 

Birdlime, Bsrd-ljm; a glutinous matter obtained from 
the bark of the holly. 

Birth Root. See Beth Root. [individual. 

Bisexual, Bj-seks-ii,-al; both sexes conjoined in the same 

Bismuth, Biz-mut;( Bismuthum,); a hard, brittle metal, 
that crystalizes from the melted state in the form of 
rhombohedrons; used in medicine, and of ten found im- 
pure, from the presence of arsenic, with which it is 
usually contaminated. [Europe. 

Bistort, Bis-tert ; Polygonum Bistorta; a plant of 

Bistouri; Bis-tur-i; a knife or scalpel, for surgical pur- 
poses, [one of the base. 

Bisulphate, Bj-sul-fat; two parts of sulphuric acid with 

Bisulphite, Bjj-siil-fjt; two parts of sulphurous acid 
with one of the base. 

Bitartrate, Bj-tqr-trat; an acid having double as 
much tartaric acid as the neutral salt. [Coloct/nthis* 

Bitter Apple; the dried pulp of the fruit of Cltrullus 



POCKET LEXICON. 41 

Bitter Root; Apocynum androscemifolium: a native plant. 

Bittersweet; Solatium Dulcamara, a climbing indigen- 
ous shrub. 

Bittersweet, false; Oelastrus Scandens. 

Bivalence, {Bivalent), Biv-a-lens; atoms capable of 
taking the place of two atoms of hydrogen. See Dyads. 

Bixa Orellana, Biks-a Or-el-a-na; a West Indian tree, 
from the fruit of which annotto, orarnotto, a reddish 
dye-stuff is obtained; it is medicinal as an astringent. 

Black Alder; a deciduous indigenous shrub, Ilex, ver- 
ticillata. 

Blackberry; the common bramble, Rubus villosus. 

Black Cohosh; a common native plant, Cimici/uga ra- 
cemosa. [pruni/olium. 

Black Haw ; an indigenous small tree, Viburnum 

Black Hellebore, — Hei-'B-bor; the poisonous root of 
the HUeborus niger, a European plant. 

Black Mustard; Sinajyis nigra, or Urassica nigra, 
(Gray); the seeds are pungent, and used as counter 
irritant. [nigrum. 

Black Pepper; the dried unripe berries of the Piper 

Black Boot: the common name for the root of Veronica 
Yirginica. 

Black Snakeroot. See Black Cohosh. 

Black Spruce; Abies nigra, a native evergreen. 

Bladder; in the animal organization, the receptacle of 
urine. [ulosus. 

Bladder-Wrack, —Rack; a sea-weed, the Fucus vesic- 

Blastema, Blas-ti-ma; the rudimental tissue of the 
embryo. 

Blazing- Star; Liatris squarrosa, an indigenous plant. 

Blastide, Blds-tid; the small, clear space in the segments 
of the ovum, the precursor of the nucleus. 

Blastoderm, Blds-to-dsrm: the germinal membrane 
from which the embryo is developed. 

Blastodermic Vesicle, — Yes-i-kl: the envelope sur- 
rounding the yelk; which is covered by the vital mem- 
brane, and becomes the umbilical cord. 

Blastomere, Blds-to-mir; divisions of the ovum. 

Blear-Eye; inflammation of the eye-lids } catarrhal and 
chronic. 



42 MEDICAL STUDENT'S. 

Blennadenitis, Blen-ad-en-|-tis; an inflamed condition 

of the mucous glands. 
Blennelytria, Blen-i>-lit-ri-a. See Leucorrhoea. 
Bleimenteria, Blen-en-ti-ri-a; the flow of mucus from 

the intestines. [mucus. 

Blennogenic, Blen-o-jen-ik; generating the flow of 
Bleimoplithalinia, Blen-of-tal-ini-a. bee Ophthalmia. 
Blennorrhagia, Blen-or-&-ji-a; a bursting forth, or ex- 
cessive discharge of mucus. 
Blennorrhcea, Blen-or-t-a; a flow of mucus; generally 

applied to gleet; Gonorrhoea. 
Blennymen, Blen-|-men; a mucous membrane. 
Blennymenitis, Blen-i-nien-j-tis; the inflammation of 

a mucous membrane. 
Blepharitis, Blef-ar-|-tis; inflammation of the eye-lids. 
Blepharoplasty, Blef-ar-o-plas-ti; the reparing of an 

eye-lid, by substituting skin from a contiguous part. 
Blepharoplegia, Blef-ar-o-pH-ji-a: paralysis of the 

upper eye-lid, causing it to hang partially over the ball. 
Blessed Thistle; Cnicus lenedictiis, a European plant, 

slightly naturalized in the United States. 
Blister; serous fluid collected under the skin; a piaster 

to be applied to raise a blister. 
Blood; the fluid that circulates in the heart, arteries, 

and veins; it is composed of albumen, fibrin, and saline 

matter suspended in water. 
Blood-Shot; unusual fullness in the veins of the eye, 

caused by inflammation, etc. 
Blood-Root; Sanguinaria Canadensis; red pucoon, an 

early flowering indigenous herb. 
Blue Cohosh; an indigenous plant; Caulophylhim thal- 

ictroides. 
Blue Flag; Iris versicolor ; an ornamental plant, common 

in wet places. 
Blue Mass; a mild preparation of mercury, from which 

blue pills are made- 
Bog-Bean, or Bucl? Bean; a little plant that grows in 

damp places; Menyanthes trifoliata. 
Boletus Laricis, Bo-li-tus Lar-i-sis ; the agaric, a 

fungus found on the larch; a purgative, and in large 

doses, emetic. 



POCKET LEXICON. 43 

Bombus, Bom-bus: a buzzing sound in the ears; the 

sound of wind in the intestines. 
Bone Ash; impure phosphate of calcium, prepared by 

calcining bones to "whiteness in a current of air. 
Bone Black; animal charcoal, prepared by heating 

bones to redness in a closed vessel. [jperfoliatum. 

Boneset, B<i)n-set: a common native plant; Euputorium. 
Bonplandia Trifoliata, Ban-plan-di-a Trj-fo-li-d-taj 

a synonym for Galipea officinalis. 
Boracic Acid, Bo-ras-ik As'id; used as an antiseptic, 

now called Boric Acid. 
Borago Officinalis, Bo-rd-gQ — : borage, a common 

European plant, used as a demulcent. 
Boron, Bo-ron; a non-metallic element. 
Boswellia, Bos- wel-i-a: a genus of trees, the source of 

olibanum. 
Botany; B6t-a-ni: the branch of biology which treats 

of vegetable life; knowledge of the properties of veg- 
etables used medicinally. 
Botts: a species of small worms that infest the intestines 

of horses, supposed to come from the egg of the gad-fly, 

that are deposited on the hair of horses, and thence 

licked off and swallowed. 
Bougie. Bm-^\: a flexible instrument for entering the 

urethra, rectum, vagina, etc., sometimes medicated. 
Bowman's Root; Gillenia, stipulaceaj an indigenous 

remedy. 
Box Wood: a local name for Cornus Florida. 
B. P.; British Pharmacopoeia. 
Br.: symbol for the element Bromine. 
Brachial, Brak-i-al: relating to muscles, nerves, and 

ve-sels of the arm. 
Brachial^ia, Brak-i-al-ji-ci: pain in the arm. 
Brachiate, Brak-i-at: spread out in pairs, to match those 

above and below. [lating to the arm. 

Brachio-, Brak-i-o: a prefix in compounding words re- 
Brachium, Brak-i-um: the arm, strictly from shoulder 

to elbow, but often including the lower part to the 

wrist. 
Brain, the nervous mass in the skull, including two 

divisions, the cerebrum and cerebellum. 



44 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Brake; a fern, the Pteris aquilina. [of wine. 

Brandy; an alcoholic liquid obtained hy the distillation 
Brassiea Nigra, Bras-i-ka Nj-gra; (Gray); a synonym 

for Sinapis nigra. 
Brayera Aiitlielmintica; Bra-i-ra An-tel-min-ti-ka; a 

tree of xVf rica that yields kooso flowers. 
Brazil Wood; a reddish dye-wood, obtained from t?ces- 

alpina crista. 
Brimstone; roll sulphur. 
British Gum. See Dextrin. 
Bredouillement, Bra-diiil-inon; a kind of imperfect 

utterance of words, caused by too rapid articulation. 
Bregma, Breg-mu; the sinciput, or crown of the head. 
Brevissinius Oeuli, BrB-vis-i-mus Ok'i|-lj; the short- 
est muscle of the eye. 
Bricklayer's Itch; a kind of inflammation of bricklay- 
er's hands, caused by contact with lime. 
Bright's Disease; a complicated disease of the kidneys. 
Brise-pierre, Bris-pt-a^r; art instrument for entering 

and crushing stones in the bladder. 
British Oil; a popular liniment. 
Brodium, Br6-di-um; the broth, or liquid in which a 

thing is boiled. 
Bromides, Bro-midz; compounds in which bromine 

takes the part of an acidulous radical. 
Bromine, Br6-min; a non-metallic element, consumed 

mostly in the preparation of medicinal bromides. 
Bronchia, Brorj-ki-a; two branches of the wind pipe, 

that convey air into the lungs. [passages. 

Bronchial Brorj-ki-al; relating to the bronchia, or air 
Bronchial Tubes; small vessels terminating in the 

air-cells of the lungs. 
Bronchitis, Bron-lq-tis; inflammation of the bronchia. 
Bronchocele, Br6rj-ko-s : Bl; enlargement of the thyroid 

gland; goitre. 
Bronchophonism, Brorj-kof-o-nizm; sound of the voice 

heard by means of the stethoscope. 
Bronchorrhoea; Bron-ko-ri-a; discharge of mucus from 

the bronchia. 
Bronchotmoy, Bron-kot-Q-mi; the process of cutting 

into the wind pipe. 



POCKET LEXICON. 45 

Broom, Bruim: Sarothamoe scopariun; a plant, native of 

Europe. \Epiphegutt. 

Broom Rape; European name for plants of the genus 
Brucia, Brui-Ji-a: {Brtiein, Brucine, Bracina: ) an 

alkaloid resembling strychnia, obtained from Xux 

vomica and St. Ignatius bean. [scope. 

Bruit, Brwt; the sound heard by the use of the stetho- 
Bruit de Soufflet, — ds Sui-fla: the sound heard in 

auscultating the chest. 
Bruit de Placentair, — Plq-sen-tqr; the utero-pla- 

eental murmur heard in auscultation. 
Bruit Tympaiiique, — Tan-pq-ntk: the sound heard 

in auscultating the stomach and intestines. 
Bruiiner's Glands: Briin-erz Glandz: mucous follicles 

in the small intestines. 
Bruiionian Theory; Brm-no-ni-an — : the theory of 

John Brown, that all diseases are the consequences of 

excess or deficiency of excitability in the animal 

functions. 
Brygmus, Brig-mus; grinding or gnashing of the teeth. 
Bryonia Alba, Brj-6-ni-a Al'ba: a climbing plant of 

Europe, the active bitter principle of the roots being 

a drastic cathartic. 
Bryony, Bri-o-ni; purgative roots obtained from Bryonia 

alba and B. dioica. [groin or axilla. 

Bubo, Bt\-bo: an inflamed gland, generally in the 
Bubonalgfia, Bii-bo-nal-ji-a; pain in the groin. 
Bubonocele, Bij-bon-Q-st>l; rupture in the groin, in 

which a portion of the bowels protrudes at the abdom- 
inal ring. 
Buccal, Buk-al: relating to the cheek. 
Buccal Glands: numerous follicles under the mucous 

membrane of the cheek, which secrete a viscid humor 

that mixes with the saliva. [maxillary. 

Buccal Nerve; a nerve that springs from the inferior 
Buccinator; Buk-sin-a-tor: a flat muscle, forming a 

large part of the cheek, much used in blowing wind 

instruments. 
Buccula,Biik-t\-la: the fleshy growth under some ehins. 
Bucliu, Bui-kui; the leaves of the Barosma crenata; a 

valuable diuretic. 



46 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Buck-Bean, Buk-Btn. See Bog-bean. 

Buckeye, Biik-j; the fruit of jEaculus glabra, a common 
American tree. 

Buckliorn Brake; Osmunda regalis, a native fern. 

Buckthorn; Rhamnus catharticus, a spiny shrub, native 
of Europe, and naturalized in the United States. 

Bucnemia; Buk-ni-mi-a; elephantiasis; an inflamed 
swelling of the leg. 

Buena, Bi^-i-na. See Yerba Buena. [root. 

Bug-Bane, Bug-Ban; Cimicifuga racemosa, black snake 

Bugle- Weed, Bq-gl-WM; Lycopus Virginians, a com- 
mon indigenous herb of wet places. [bulb. 

Bulb; portions of the body raised and rounded like a 

Bulb of the Urethra; the enlarged part of the tube 
near the root of the penis. 

Bulbo-Cavernosus, Biil-bo Kav-er-nco-sus; a muscle 
of the urethra; the Accelerator urinas. 

Bulbus Artereosus, Bul-bus; Hr-tt-ri-o-sus; one of 
the three principal cavities of the heart. 

Bulbus Olfactorius, — 01-fak-t6-ri-us; the bulblike 
portion of the olfactory nerve. 

Bulimia, BTi,-lim-i-a; a morbid appetite. 

Bull, (Bulliate;) in prescriptions, ''let it boil. ,, 

Bulla, Btal-a; a bubble, a blister, or vesicle, caused by 
burns or scalds. [great toe. 

Bunion, Bdn-yon; an inflammation upon the ball of the 

Burdock, Biir-dok; Lappa officinalis, formerly Arcti- 
um Lappa, a well known weed. 

Burgloss, Biir-glos; the European name for two demul- 
cent plants, Anchusa officinalis and Borago officinalis. 

Burgundy Pitch, a resin which exudes from a Euro- 
pean evergreen, Abies excelsa. [pit reus. 

Burning Bush; a local name for Buonymus atropur- 

Bursa, Biir-sa; a membranous sac, containing fluid, 
lying between parts, to reduce friction. 

Butter-Cup; a common name for several species of Ran- 
unculus, [milk-weed. 

Butterfly-Weed ; Asclepias tuberosa, an indigenous 

Butternut; Juglans cinerea,Sin American tree. 

Butter of Antimony; a name applied to antimonious 
chloride. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 47 

Button-Bush; Cephalanthus Occidentalis; an indigenous 

shrub. 
Button-Snakeroot; JAatris spicata; also sometimes 

applied to Erynyium yueeaefolium. [butter. 

Butyric Acid," lii|-tir-iK — ; an acid found in rancid 



C 

Co, an abbreviation for " compound," or " composite;" 

also, a symbol for the element Carbon. 
Ca., symbol for the element Calcium. 
Cabbage-tree Bark; the bark of Andira inennis; a tree 

of West Indies; cathartic and anthelmintic. 
Cacao Butter; Ka-ka-o — : a concrete oil expressed 

from the seed of the Theobroma Cacao; chiefly used 

in making suppositories. 
Caclielcoiiia,Kak-el-k6-ma; a malignant ulcer. 
Cachexia, Ka-keks-i-a; bad condition of body. 
Cachectic, Ka-kek-tik: relating to cachexia. 
CacQColpia, Kak-(D-k61-pi-a; vitiated condition of the 

vulva and vaginal orifice. 
Cacoethes, Kak-o-i-ttz: a bad or vitiated breath. 
Cactus Grand i flora, Kak-tus Gran-di-fl6-ra ; Xight- 

blooming Cereus; synonym for Cereus grandiflora. 
Cadaver, Ka-dav-er; a dead body. [tin. 

Cadmium; Kad-mi-um; an elemental metal, resembling 
Caduca, Ka-di|-ka: a deciduous membrane of the uterus. 
Caecal, St-kal: belonging to the caecum, or blind gut. 
Caecitis, St-kj-tis, inflammation of the caecum. 
Caecum, St-kum; the blind gut, or head of the colon. 
Cesarean Operation, Ses-a-rt-an — the making of an 

incision through the abdomen into the uterus for the 

removal of a foetus. 
Caesalpina Crista, Ses-al-pj-na Kris-ta; a tree of South 

America, that yields Brazil wood. 
Caffea Arabica, Kaf-i-a Ar-ab-i-ka; a small tree that 

yields coffee. 



48 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Caffein, Ka-ft>-in; a feeble organic base, obtained from 

tea and coffee. 
Cajeput Oil, Kaj-t-put — ; a greenish, volatile oil, 

distilled from the fermented leaves of Melaleuca caju- 

pui, a stimulant. 
Calabar Bean, Kal-a-bqr — ; the poisonous seed of an 

African vine, Physostigma venenosum; in small doses a 

sedative, but chiefly used to contract the pupils of the 

eye. 
Calamine, Kal-a-min; Lapis Calaminaris ; the native 

carbonate of zinc mineral. 
Calamus, Kal-a-mus; the roots of the Acorns Calamus. 

or sweet flag, an aromatic tonic. 
Calamus Draco, — Drd-ko; a small palm of the East 

Indies, the source of Dragon's Blood. 
Calcaneum, Kal-ka-nt-um; the large tarsal bone. 
Calcarea Carbonica, Kal-ka-rt-a Kqr-bon-i-ka; car- 
bonate of lime. 
Calcarea Caustica, - — Kes-ti-kct; oxide of lime. 
Calcarea Pliospliorica, — Fos-for-i-ka; phosphate of 

lime. 
Calcination, Kal-sin-d-Jon; intense heat applied to 

mineral substances. [lime. 

Calcium, Kal-Ji-um; a metalic element, the base of 
Calculus, Kal-ki|-lus; (})l. Calculi;) stone or gravel; a 

concretion found in the bladder, gall duct, kidneys and 

the joints. [warmth. 

Calefacient, Kal-t-fa-Ji-ent; applications that excite 
Calendula Officinalis, Ka-len-diT,-la — ; the garden 

Marigold, a tincture from which is recommended for 

dressing wounds. 
Caligo, Ka-lj-go; blindness, dimness of vision. 
Caligo Mentis, — Len-tis; cataract of the eye. 
Calisaya, Kal-i-sa-ya; yellow Cinchona; the bark of Cin- 
chona calisaya. 
Callosity, Ka-16s-i-ti; hardness; callous condition of the 

skin in places usually soft. 
Callus, Kal-us; bony matter found between the ends of 

fractured bones. 
Calomel, Kal-Q-mel; mercurious chloride; mild chloride 

of mercury. 



POCKET LEXICON. 49 

Caloric, Ka-16r-ik: the agent to which the phenome- 
na of heat and combustion are ascribed. — ( Ure, ) 
Calorific, Kal-or-if-ik; heat-producing. 
Calumba, Ka-lum-ba; the root of an African vine, 

Coc cuius pal mat us; Columbo root. 
Calvaria, Kal-vd-ri-a; the part of the cranium above 

the temples and ears. 
Calvities, Kal-vi-Ji-tz: absence of hair: baldness. 
Calx, Kalks; lime prepared by calcination. 
Calx Viva, — Vj-va; quick lime. 
Calyees, Kal-i-iz: small membranous sacs that denote 

the papilla3 of the kidneys. 
Camera, Kam-t-ra; a chamber; used in the plural to 

denote the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye. 
Camphor, Kam -for; a concrete substance obtained by 

sublimation from the wood of the Camphora officina- 

rum, an evergreen tree of China. 
Camphorated Soap L,ininient; an officinal prepara- 
tion; Opodeldoc. 
Canada Balsam; a semi-fluid turpentine, obtained 

from Abies bals<Amea; also called balsam of fir. 
Canada Fleabane, — Fit-ban; Erigeron Canadensr; a 

common weed. [Carta dense. 

Canada Snakeroot; wild ginger, the root of Asarum 
Canal; Kan-al: any tube, duct, or^channel of the body. 
Canal of Fontana; a small canal within the ciliary 

ligament. 
Canal of Petit, — Pe-ti; a triangular vessel around 

the crystalline lens. 
Canaliculated; grooved into channels. 
Canalis Arteriosus, Ka-na-lis Hr-tt-ri-6-sus: the 

vessel that connects the aorta and pulmonary artery 

in the foetus. 
Canalis Venosns, — Vt-nQ-sus; the vessel that unites 

the vena porta with the vena cava, in the foetus. 
Cancellated; formed of canceUi, lattices, or small ap- 

partments. 
Cannarium Commune, Kan-a-ri-um Kom-rjn; a tree 

of South America, supposed to yield Elemi. 
Cancer, Kan-ser; a scirrhous tumor, terminating in a 

malignant ulcer. 



50 student's medical, 

Cancer-Root; Epiphegus Virginiana. See Beech Drops. 

Cancroid, Kan-kro*d; resembling cancer. 

Cancruin Oris, Kan-krum Q'ris- a deep and fetid 

ulcer of the gums and cheek. 
Canella Alba, Ca-nel-a Al'ba; a tree of the West 

Indies, the bark of which is an aromatic tonic. 
Cane Sugar; a sweet substance found in the sap of 

many grasses and trees and the root of beets. 
Canine Madness. See Hydrophobia. 
Canine Teeth; the eye-teeth, or the four which are 

next to the incisors. 
Caninus Spasmus; Ka-nj-nus Spaz-mus; spasms of 

patients having the hydrophobia. 
Canities, Ka-ni-Ji-tz: grayness of the hair. 
Canna Starch, Kan-a Stqrq; a peculiar fecula ob- 
tained from the roots of several species of Canna. 
Cannabis Indica, Kan-a-bis In'di-ku; considered a 

variety of Cannabis Sativa, 
Cannabis Sativa, Kan-a-bis Sa-t|-va; the common 

cultivated hemp. 
Cannabis Sativa var. Indica; the hemp plant of India 

commonly known as Cannabis Indica, an extract from 

which is a powerful narcotic, the Hashish of the Arabs. 
Cannula, Kan-\|-la; a hollow surgical instrument for 

drawing fluid from a tumor or cavity. 
Cantharidal Collodion, Kan-tar-i-dal Ko-I6-di-on: a 

vesicating solution, made of eantharides, sulphuric 

ether, and gun cotton. 
Cantharides, Kan-tar-i-dtz; green beetles, found in the 

temperate portions of Europe; also known as Spanish 

flies. 
Cantharis Tesicatoria, Kan-tar-is Ves-i-ka-to-ri-a; 

the cantharides beetle; externally used to form blisters; 

internally a stimulant to the urinary organs. 
Canthitis, Kan-tj-tis; inflammation of the canthi. 
Cantholpasty, Kan-to-plas-ti; the transplanting of a 

part of the conjunctiva of the eye-ball to the external 

canthus of the eye-lids. 
Canthus, {pi. Canthi;) the angle of the eye-lids. 
Caoutchouc; Kq-ui-quik; India rubber; the thickened 

juice of several species of tropical trees. 



POCKET LEXICON. 51 

Cape Aloes, Kap Al'oz; the variety of aloes yielded by 
the Aloe sjyicata. 

Capillary, Kap-i-la-ri; hair-like: in the plural, minute 
vessels on the surface of the body, which communicate 
with the arteries and veins. 

Capilliculus, Kap-i-lik-11-lus; arterial and venous rad- 
icals more minute than capillaries, that pervade the 
elements of every organ. 

Capital, Kap-i-tai; belonging to the head; in surgery 
the more important operations. [head. 

Capitiluviuin, Kap-i-ti-hx-vi-uin: a wash for the 

Capitulum, Ka-pit-i|-lum: a rounded projection of bone. 

Capsicum, Kap-si-kuni: a plant of South America, 
the fruit of which is Cayenne, or red pepper; it is a 
powerful stimulant. 

Capsula, Rap-sv^-la: a membranous sac or case, for con- 
taining some part, organ, or joint. 

Capsular Ligament: a fibrous sac surrounding every 
movable joint, and containing the synovial fluid. 

Capsule of Glisson; the envelope enclosing the liver. 

Capsules Renal; two triangular bodies that lie over 
the kidneys, in the foetus, becoming, in the adult, 
lobes. 

Capsulitis, Kap-sr^-b'-tis: inflammation of the eye. 

Caput, Ka-put; the head, comprising the head and 
face; also, any prominent object like a head. 

Caput Coli, — K6-lj; the cgecum, or head of the colon. 

Caramel, Kar-a-mel; burned sugar, used in coloring 
liquors. 

Caraway, Kar-a-wa; the fruit of Carum Carui; aromatic 
and carminative. 

Carbazotates, Kqr-ba-zo-t&ts ; salts of carbazotic or 
picric acid; the ammonium salt is used as an anti- 
periodic. 

Carbo Animalis, Kqr-bo An-i-md-lis; animal char- 
coal: bone-black. 

Carbolic Acid; Phenol; the chief constituent of the 
acid portion of coal-tar oil. 

Carbo L-isrni, Kqr-bo Lig-nj: wood charcoal. 

Carbon, Kqr-bon; an element' which forms a large por- 
tion of all organic structures. 



52 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Carbonic Acid; a compound of oxygen and carbon, 

which is largely given off by all animals; carbon 

dioxide. 
Carbo Vegetabilis, — Vej-t>-tab-i-lis; wood charcoal,, 

a name used mainly by Homoeopathists. 
Carbuncle, Kqr-burj-kl ; a painful inflammation, of 

a gangrenous nature. [in an ulcer. 

Carcinoma, Kqr-si-nQ-ma; a scirrhous tumor, ending 
Cardamom Seed, Kqr-da-mom — ; the fruit Elettaria 

Car dam) mam; aromatic and stimulant, [the stomach. 
Cardia, Kqr-di-a; the heart; the superior opening of 
Cardiac Plexus, — Plek-sus ; the junction of the 

nerves situated behind the arch of the aorta. 
Cardiagra, Kqr-dj-a-gra; gout of the heart, [stomach. 
Cardialgia, Kqr-cli-al-ji-a; heart-burn, or pain in the 
Cardiectasis, Kqr-di-ek-ta-sis; dilatation of the heart. 
Cardinal Flower; Lobelia cardinalis ; an indigenous, 

showy plant. 
Cardiocele, Kqr-di-Q-stl; the protrusion of the heart 

through an opening in the diaphragm. 
Carcliopalmus, Kqr-di-o-pal-nius; palpitation, or flut- 
tering of the heart. 
Cardiorliexis, Kqr-di-o-rek-sis; rupture of the hearto 
Cardiotromus. Same as Cardiopalmus. 
Carduus Benedicfrus; synonym iovCnicus benedictus. 
Carditis, Kqr-dj-tis; inflammation of the heart. 
Cardo, Kqr-do; a hinge, or articulation. 
Caries, Ka-ri-ijz; ulceration of a bone. 
Carious, Kd-ri-us; affected with caries. 
Carminative, Kqr-min-a-tiv; a medicine that relieves 

pain or flatulence. [from cochineal. 

Carmine, Kqr-mjn; a red coloring matter, obtained 
Carneus, Kqr-nt-usj fleshy; relating to flesh. 
Carification, turning in to flesh. 
Caroticus, Ka-rot-i-kus; the quality of stupefying. 
Carotid, Ka-rot-id; applied to the artery on each side 

of the neck that conveys blood to the head. 
Carpalia, Kqr-pd-li-a; the bones of the carpus. 
Carphology, Kqr-fol-o-ji; the motions of delirious 

patients, in picking at the bed clothes, etc., which 

are considered unfavorble symptoms. 



POCKET LEXICON. 53 

Carpus, Kqr-pus: the wrist, composed of eight bones 

uniting the hand with the fore-arm. 
Carrot Seed; seed of Daucus Carota. 
Carthamus Tinctorius, Kqr-ta-mus Tink-t6-ri-us; 

the safflower, a cultivated plant, that yields American 

saffron. (bones. 

Cartilage, Kqr-ti-laj: gristle attached to the joints of 
Cartilaginous, Kqr-ti-laj-in-us; having the nature of 

cartilage. 
Carum Carui, Ka-rum Kar-ii-i; an umbelliferous plant 

of Europe, which produces caraway. 
Caruncula, Kar-iin-kii-la; a small fleshy excrescence; 

a carbuncle. 
Caryophyllus Arornaticus, Car-i-6f-i-lus Ar-o-mat- 

i-kus: a small tree of tropical islands, which yields 

cloves. 
Ca^carilla, Kas-ka-ril-a: an aromatic bark from 

Croton El cuter ia. [from milk. 

Casein, Ka-sr-in: an albuminous substance obtained 
Cashew Nut, Ka-Jvj-nut: a kidney-shaped nut obtained 

from the West Indies. 
Cassia, KaJ-i-a: an extensive genus of plants possess- 
ing cathartic principles: also a name applied to the 

coarser varieties of cinnamon bark. 
Cassia Acutifolia, and C. Elongata; plants of Africa 

and India which yield senna. 
Cassia Fistula, — Fis-tii-la: a tree of the tropics, 

which yields the purging cassia pods. 
Cassia Marilandica, — Ma-ri-lan-di-ka; an indig- 
enous plant: American senna. 
Castanea Tesca, Kas-ta-nt-a Tes-ka: the chestnut tree, 

the leaves of which are recommended for whooping 

coug;h. 
Castile Soap, a mild soap, made of olive oil and soda. 
Castor, Kas-tor; the dried preputial follicles of the 

beaver. ( Castor fiber.) 
CastoT Leaves, the leaves of JRicinus communis, used 

to increase the flow of milk. 
Castor Oil; a fixed oil, expressed from the seed of Bio 

intts communis, a powerful cathartic. 
Castration; the removal of the testicles. 



54 student's medical 

Catalepsy, (Catalepsia, Catalepsis;) trance, suspension 
of sensibility and motion. 

Cataleptic; relating to catalepsy. 

Catalytic, Kat-a-lit-ik; having the quality of destroy- 
ing or decomposing. 

Catainenia, Kat-a-mt-ni-ci; the menses, or monthly 
discharge from the uterus. 

Catapliora, Ka-taf-o-ra; a kind of lethargy in which 
there are intervals of partial consciousness. 

Cataplasm, Kat-a-plazm; a poultice of any kind, 
sometimes medicated. 

Cataract, Kat-a-rakt; opacity of the crystalline lens of 
the eye, or its capsule, obstructing vision. 

Catarrh, Ka-tqr; cold in the head or chest; also, a 
discharge of mucous fluid from the bladder, fr©m 
disease of that organ. 

Catastaltic, Kat-as-tal-tik; the quality of restraining 
or checking, as astringent medicines. 

Catecliu, Kat-t-qui; an astringent extract obtained from 
the wood of Acacia Catechu. 

Cathaeretic, Kat-t-ret-ik; slightly caustic. 

Catharsis; Ka-tqr-sis; purging, removing the excre- 
ment, naturally or medicinally. 

Cathartic; having the quality of purging. 

Catheter, Kat-t-ter; a tube for artificially emptying 
the bladder, in cases of retention. 

Catholicon, Ka-tol-i-kon; universal; applied to med- 
icines that it is claimed cure many diseases. 

Catling, Kat-lirj; a double-edged knife, used in ampu- 
tations. 

Catnep, Kat-nep; Nepeta Cataria; a common weed. 

Cat's Purr; a peculiar sound of the chest, heard by 
means of the stethoscope. [the spinal cord. 

Cauda, Ke-da; the tail; canda equina; termination of 

Caul, Kel; omentum; a portion of the amnion that 
sometimes covers the head of the child at birth. 

Cauliflower Excrescence; encephalosis; a disease of 
the os uteri. 

Caulophyllum Thalictroides, Ke-lo-fil-um Ba-lik- 
tro-j-dtz; blue cohosh; an emenagogue and parturient; 
formerly Leontice thalictroides. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 55 

Cauina, Re-ma; the excessive heat of fever. 

Caustic, Kes-tik; Lunar caustic, fused nitrate of silver, 
moulded in the form of sticks. 

Caustic Lime, or C^uick Lime; oxide of calcium, 
common lime. 

Caustic Potash, or Potassa; potassium hydrate, a 
powerful caustic. 

Caustic Soda, Sodium hydrate, similar in properties 
to potassium hydrate. 

Causus, Ko-sus: a malignant remittent fever. 

Cauterization, Ke-ter-i-zd-Jon; the act of applying 
caustic, or of hot iron. 

Cautery, Ke-ter-i: the application of caustic, or of 
hot iron; also employed as the name of the substance 
applied. 

Cautery, Actual; the actual burning by fire, or heated 
iron, for the cure of a diseased part. 

Cautery, Potential; the use of caustic substances, as 
above noted. 

Cavemus Sinus, Kav-er-nus S|-nus; a depression or 
cavity at the base of the brain. 

Cayenne Pepper. See Capsicum. 

Cd.; symbol for the element Cadmium. 

Ce.: symbol for the element Cerium. 

Ceanotlius Americanus, St-an-o-tus A-mer-i-kd-nus; 
Jersey tea: an astringent. 

Cecal, St-kal: relating to the caecum. 

Cedron, Si-dron: the seed Simaha Cedron, recommended 
as a tonic and antiperiodic. 

Celandine, Sel-an-din: a common naturalized plart, 
with a yellow juice, Cholidonhim majus. 

Celastrus Scandens; St-las-trus Skan-denz: a climb- 
ing shrub, the false bittersweet; used chiefly in scrof- 
ulous affections. 

Cell, Sel: any hollow space: the beginning of every ani- 
mal and vegetable organization. 

Cellular Tissue; (or membrane: ) the network of tis- 
sue which connects the most minute portions of the 
body. 

Cellule, or Cellula; a small cell. 

Cellulose, Sel-T^-los; the woody fiber of plants. 



56 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Celotiomy, St-lot-o-mi; the operation for the cure of 

hernia. 
Centaurea Benedicta, Sen-te-nB-a Ben-t-dik-ta; a 

synonym for Cnicus benedictus. 
Centaury, American, Sen-to-ri — ; Sabbatia angularis; 

a native bitter herb. 
Centigrade Tliermonieter, a thermometer in which 

the freezing point of water is made zero (0°), and the 

boiling point 100°. 
Cephaelis Ipecacuanha, Sef-a-i-lis Ip-t-kak-T^-an-a; 

a little shrubby plant of Brazil that produces ipecac 

root. 
Cephalanthus Occidentalis; Sef-a-lan-tus Ok-si-den- 

ta-lis; button-bush, the bark of which is tonic and 

febrifuge. [plexus. 

Centrum Commune, Sen-trum K6m-tJ,n; the solar 
Ceplialaea; Sef-a-li-a; diseases of the head. 
Cephaltemia, Sef-a-H-mi-a; conjestion of the brain. 
Cephalag-ra, S'B-fal-a-gra; gouty, or rheumatic affection 

of the head. 
Cephalic, St-fal-ik; relating to the head. 
Cephalic Vein; the anterior vein at the elbow. 
Cephalitis; Sef-a-lj-tis; inflammation of the brain. 
Cephalodinia, Sef-a-lo-din-i-a: headache of any nature. 
Cephaloma, Sef-a-16-mci; a species of tumor, the sub- 
stance of which resembles brain. 
Cephalometer, Sef-a-lom-t-ter; an instrument for 

measuring the head of a foetus during parturition. 
Cephalotomy, Sef-a-lot-o-mi; dissection or reduction 

of the foetal head, in cases of ineffectual labor. 
Cephalotribe, Sef-a-lo-trjb; an instrument employed 

in cephalotomy. 
Cera Alba, St>-ra Al'ba; white wax; yellow wax 

bleached by exposure to sunlight. 
Cera Flava, — Fla-va; beeswax; yellow wax. 
Cerasus Lauro-cerasus, Si-ra-sus — ; the cherry 

laurel tree; a synonym for Primus Lauro-cerasus. 
Cerasus Virginiana, — Vsr-jin-i-a-na. Same as 

Primus serotina. 
Cerate, Si-rat; mixture of oil or lard with wax, sperma- 
ceti, or resin; usually medicated. 



POCKET LEXICON. 57 

Ceratocele, St-rat-o-stl; hernia of the cornea. 
Ceratonyxis, St-rat-Q-nik-sis; puncturing the cornea 

in operating for catarrah. 
Ceratoplastica, Swat-o-plas-ti-ka; the formation of 

an artificial cornea. [the cornea. 

Ceratotome, Sb-rat-o-tom; a knife used for dividing 
Ceratotomy, St-ra-tot-o-nii; the process of dividing the 

cornea. 
Ceratum, Swd-tum: a cerate; compounded of wax, or 

other bod} T , and medicinal constituents. 
Cereus Graiidiflorus, St-rt-us Gran-di-flo-rus; a 

West Indian cactus plant, used in heart diseases; syno- 
nym for Cactus grandiflora. 
Cerclmus, Serk-nus: a wheezing kind of respiration. 
Cerebelitis, Ser-ti-bei-j-tis; inflammation of the cere- 
bellum. 
Cerebellum, Ser-t-bel-um: the smaller portion of the 

brain, overlying the fourth ventricle, in the lower and 

back part of the cranium. 
Cerebral; Ser-t-bral; relating to or like brain. 
Cerebric, Ser-i-brik; applied to a fatty acid in the 

brain. [of brain. 

Cerebriform, Ser-i-bri-ferm; resembling the nature 
Cerebritis Ser-b-brj-tis; inflammation of the brain. 
Cerebro-Spinal; Ser-t-brG-Spi-nal: pertaining to both 

the brain and the spinal cord. 
Cerebrot, Ser-t-brot: a fatty substance in the brain, 

containing phosphorus and sulphur. 
Cerebrum, Ser-t-brum: the brain proper, embracing 

all lying above the cerebellum. 
Cerium, St-ri-um ; a metallic element the oxalate of 

which is used in medicine. 
Ceroma, St-ro-ma: a fatty tumor of the brain. 
Cerumen, St-rUa-men; the wax-like secretion of the ear. 
Ceruminous, St-rui-min-us; having the nature of 

cerumen. 
Cervical, Ssr-vi-kal; belonging to the neck. 
Cervix, Ser-viks: the neck, especially the back part; 

and applied to parts that are narrow like a neck. 
Cetaceum, St-ta-Jti-um: officinal name for spermaceti, 

the solid crystalline fat found in the head of the sperm 

■whale. 



58 student's medical 

Cetraria Islandica, Sb-trd-ri-a ^s-lan-di-ka; Iceland 
moss, a lichen found in cold regions. 

Cevadilla, Sev-a-dil-a; the seed of Veratrum sabadilla, 
mostly used to furnish veratria. 

Chalaza, Ka-ld-za; Chalazion; a small tubercle that 
forms on the eye-lid chiefly. 

Chalk, ©ok; native carbonate of calcium. 

Chalybeate "Water, Ka-lib-t-at — ; spring water, con- 
taining salts of iron in solution. 

Chamaelirium Liuteum, (Gray,) Kam-B-lir-i-ura L4~ 
tb-um; false Unicorn plant; used as tonic, and in dis- 
eases of the urinary organs; commonly known as Helo- 
nias dioica. 

Chamomile, Kam-o-mjl; the flowers oiAnthemis nobilis; 
tonic in their effects. 

Chamomile, German; the flower of Matricaria, Oham- 
omilla; tonic, similar to chamomile. [poison. 

Chancre, Son-kr; a sore resulting from syphilitic 

Change of life; the common phrase indicating the dis- 
turbance of the female system at the age when the 
menstrual discharge ceases. 

Charcoal, €qr-kol; a form of carbon obtained by 
burning wood. 

Charpie, €qr-pi>; scraped linen, or fiber obtained from 
old rags. 

Chartae, Kqr-tv, paper; used in prescriptions. 

Cheiloplastic, Ki-lo-plas-tik; relating to the operation 
of forming an artificial lip. 

Cheiloplasty, Kj-lo-plas-ti; the operation of remedying 
a defective lip by transferring a portion of healthy 
skin from an adjacent part. 

Chelidonium Majus, Kel-i-do-ni-um Md-jus; cel- 
andine, a cathartic and diuretic. 

Cheloid, K£-ltfd; a skin disease, causing the surface to 
look like a tortoise. 

Chelone Glabra, Kt-lon Gld-bra; a native plant, 
balmony; tonic and apperient. 

Chemical Compound; elements united by chemism. 

Chemical Force; chemism, which see. 

Chemical Formula; a collection of symbols represent- 
ing a molecule. 



POCKET LEXICON, 59 

Chemical Symbol; a capital letter, or a capital and 
small letter, which represent the name and one atom 

of an element. 

Chemism. Kem-izm, the force which holds molecules 
and atoms together, and can not be overcome mechan- 
ically. 

Chemistry, Kem-is-tri: the science which treats of the 
composition of bodies: and the changes they undergo. 

Chemosis, Kt-mo-sis: inflammation of the conjunctiva, 
so that the white of the eye protrudes above the cornea. 

Chenopociium Antlielmiiiticum. Xt-no-po-di-uin; 
An-tel-min-ti-kum: American worniseedj a common 
weed, and an efficient anthelmintic. 

Cherry-Laurel. Cer-i Le-rel: Prunus Lauro-cerasus; 
water distilled from the leaves of which contains a 
small portion of hydrocyanic acid. 

Chevestre. Xa-va-tr; a kind of double roller used in 
treating fracture or dislocation of the lower jaw. 

Chiasms*, Ki-az-ma: a crossed condition of the fibres 
of the optic nerve. 

Chiaster, Ki-as-ter: a bandage used to stop hemorrhage 
of the temporal artery. 

Chicken Pox; Varicella; the common English for an 
eruption of smooth, transparent circular vesicles. 

Chilblain. Cil-blan: a painful inflammation on the 
fingers, toes, or heels, resulting from exposure to in- 
tense cold. 

Child-bed Fever. See Puerperal fever. 

Chimaphila I'mbellata, Ki-inaf-i-la Um-bel-d-ta; 
pipsissewa; a very small evergreen plant. 

Chinoidine, Ki-ner-din: an amophorous substance ob- 
tained from cinchona after separation of the crystal- 
lizable salts: used medicinally like quinine. 

Chionanthus Virginica, Ki-o-nan-tus — : fringe-tree; 
the bark of which is used for jaundice. 

Chiragra, Ki-ra-gra: gout in the joints of the hand. 

Chiretta. Ki-ret-a: Agatlwtes Chirayta; a plant of India, 
used as a tonic. 

Chirursreon, Ki-rfir-jon. Same as surgeon. 

Chirurjrery, Ki-rur-jer-i; the practice of surgery. 

Chirurgical, Kj-riir-ji-kal; relating to surgery. 



60 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Cliitina, Ki-tj-na; the outer integument, or hard crust. 
Chloasma, Klo-az-ma; an affection of the skin, causing 

it to appear a yellowish brown in spots. 
Chloral, Klco-ral; a colorless liquid, formed by passing 

chlorine into pure alcohol; applied to chloral hydrate 

in commerce. 
Chloral Hydrate, — Hj-drat; a combination of chloral 

and water, which forms a white crystalline solid; 

used to produce sleep. 
Chlorates, Klo-rats; salts of chloric acid. 
Chloric Acid, an unstable acid containing one atom 

each of hydrogen and chlorine and three of oxygen. 
Chlorides, Klo-rjdz; compounds of chlorine with an 

element. 
Chlorine, KlcS-rin; a non-metallic element. [water. 

Chlorine Water; an officinal solution of chlorine in 
Chlorinated Lime; bleaching powder; chloride of 

lime, a mixture of hypochlorite and chloride of 

calcium. 
Chlorodyn, K16-ro-din; name applied to a mixture of 

chloroform, alcohol, morphia, and other strong medi- 
cinal substances; used for colic. 
Chloroform, Klo-ro-form; a colorless volatile liquid; 

made by distilling alcohol with chlorinated lime; the 

most valuable aesthetic. 
Chlorometer, Klo-rom-t-ter; an instrument for 

measuring the quantity of chlorine in combination 

with water or a base. 
Chlorosis, Klo-ro-sis; green sickness, or disease caused 

in young females by the suppression of the menses. 
Choke Damp; Gok Damp; the miner's term for such 

non-respirable gasses, especially carbonic acid gas, 

as accumulate in under ground mines. [of ox-gall. 
Cholate of Sodium, K6-lat of Sco-di-um; a constituent 
Cholagog-iie, K61-a-gog; a medicine that produces the 

discharge of bile. 
Cholecystitis, Kol-ij-sis-tj-tis; inflammation of the 

gall bladder. 
Choleic, Kol-t-ik; relating to bile. 
Cholein, Kol-i-in; the peculiar principle of bile. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 61 

Cholera, Kol-t-ra; a flow of bile; name of a virulent 
disease, in which vomiting and purging of bile, with 
painful griping, accompanied with cramps, are the 
striking features. 

Cholera Infantum, — In-fan-tum; " summer com- 
plaint" in children; vomiting and purging, the dis- 
charges green, and often mixed with slime and 
blood. 

Cholera Morbus, — Mer-bus, violent bilious vomiting 
and purging, sometimes accompanied with spasms. 

Cholericus, Kol-er-i-kus; relating to cholera, or bilious. 

Choleroid, Kol-er-ffd; like cholera. 

Cholerophobia, Kol-er-Q-fo-bi-a; dread, or apprehen- 
sion of cholera. 

Cliolerophone, Kol-er-o-fo-n'B: the peculiar weak and 
whispering voice of patients having the cholera. 

Cholesteatoma, Kol-es-tt-a-to-ma: a species of fatty 
tumor, composed chiefly of crystals of cholesterin. 

Cholesterremia, Kol-es-ter-t-mi-a; a morbid accumu- 
lation of cholesterin in the blood. 

Cholesterin, Kol-es-ter-in; Cholerina; a pearl -like sub- 
stance, of which biliary calculi are chiefly formed. 

Cholie, K61-ik; bilious, relating to bile. 

Chololithic, Kol-o-lit-ik; belonging to the biliary 
calculi, or gall-stone. 

Chololithis, Ko-161-i-tis: a biliary calculi, or gall-stone. 

Cholosis, Ko-16-sis: {pi. Choloses); biliary diseases. 

Cliondralgia, Kon-dral-ji-a; rheumatic pain in the 
cartilages. [cornea, etc. 

Chondriii, Kon-drin: gelatine procured from cartilages, 

Chondrogen, Kon-dro-jen; the base, or pure substance 
of cartilage. 

Chondroglossus, Kon-dro-glos-us; a small muscular 
fibre, extending from the cartilage of the os hyoides to 
the tongue. 

Chondroma,. Kon-dro-ma; a growth of cartilage. 

Chondrosis, Kon-dro-sis: formation of cartilage, [lage. 

Chondrotomy, Kon-drot-o-mi: the dividing of a carti- 

Chondrus Crispus, Kon-drus Kris-pus: Irish mess; 
an alga, or sea weed, obtained principally from the 
coast of Ireland. 



62 student's medical 

Chorda Tynipani, Ker-do. Tim-pan-j; one branch of 
the seventh pair of nerves. 

Chorda Ventriculi, — Ven-trik-i|-lj; "nerve of the 
stomach;" the plexus of the pneumogastric nerve. 

Chordae Tendineae, Ker-db; Ten-din-i-t; nerves con- 
necting with the valves of the heart. 

Chordae Vocales, Kor-d'S Vo-kd-lt>z; vocal ligaments. 

Chordapsus, Kor-dap-sus; a violent spasmodic cholic, 
the large intestines seeming to twist into knots. 

Chordee, Ker-dt; a painful erection, and downward 
curvature of the penis in gonorrhea. 

Chorea, Ko-rb-a; St Vitus , dance, manifested by in- 
voluntary twitching of the muscles and limbs. 

Choreic, Ko-rt-ik; pertaining to chorea. [foetus. 

Chorion, K6-ri-on; the external membrane of the 

Chorium, K6-ri-um; the skin; the internal lining of 
the outer coating of the skin; also termed chorion. 

Choroid, K6-recd; like the chorion, applied to several 
membranes in the brain, and the inner tunic of the eye. 

Choroid Plekxus; — Plek-sus; a fold of thin mem- 
brane, near the latteral ventricles of the brain. 

Chromates, Kro-mats; salts of chromic acid. 

Chromic Acid, Kra-mik As'id; a brilliant crimson 
crystalline acid of chromium, used as a caustic. 

Chronic, Kron-ik; of long continuance, as compared 
with acute. 

Chronothermal, Kro-no-ter-mal: time and temperature, 
representing the idea that all diseases have periodic 
alternations of chill and heat. 

Chrotic, Krot-ik; relating to the skin. 

Chrysophanic Acid, Kris-o-fan-ik — ; a yellow veg- 
etable acid, obtained from rhubarb root and Goa pow- 
der; used for skin diseases. 

Chyle, Kjlj the milk-like fluid in the thoracic duct and 
lacteal vessels, from which the blood is formed. 

Chiliferous, Ki-lif-er-us; carrying or bearing chyle. 

Chylification, Kj-lif-i-kd-Jon; the process that con- 
verts the chyme into chyle. 

Chylopoietik, Kj-lo-per-et-ik; concerned in the form- 
ation of chyle. 

Chylosis, Kj-16-sis. Same as Chylification. 



POCKET LEXICON. 63 

Chyluria, Ki-h\-ri-a; the passage of chyle with urine. 

Chyme, Kirn: food in the process of digestion, after it 
has left the stomach. 

Chymifi cation, Kini-i-fi-ka-Jon; the change of food 
into chyme. 

Cicatricula, Sik-a-trik-i^-la; a small scar. 

Cicatrix, Sik-a-triks; the seam or scar of a healed cut, 
sore, or ulcer, 

Cicatrization, Sik-a-tri-za-Jon; the healing of a sore, 
and formation of a cicatrix. 

Cicatrize, Sik-a-triz: to form a scar, in healing. 

Cicely Sweet, Sis-i-li Swtt; Osmorrhiza longistylis, 
the root of which is aromatic. 

Cicnta 3Iaculata, Si-ki|-ta Mak-u^-la-tci; water hem- 
lock, a native poisonous plant, narcotic: but seldom 
used in medicine. [lock of Europe. 

Cicuta Virosa, — Yi-r6-sa: the poisonous water hem- 
Cilia, Sil-i-a: the eye-lashes; applied also to minute 
vibrating hairs on certain animals. 

Ciliary, Sil-i-a-ri; relating to the eye-lashes. 

Cilium, Sil-i-um; the edge of the eye-lid, out of which 
the hairs grow. 

Cilosis, Si-16-sisj spasmodic movements of the eye-lids. 

Cimex Lcctutarius, Si-meks Lek-tip-ta-ri-us; the 
common bed-bug, used homceopathically. 

Cimicifug-a Raceraosa, Sim-i-si-fi\-ga Ra-st-mo-sa; 
black cohosh, used in uterine diseases; synonym for 
Macrotys raceniosa. 

Ciinieifugin, Sim-i-si-fi|-jin; macrotin, a resinous 
substance obtained from the root of Cimicifuga race- 
mo s a. 

Cincliona, Sin-ko-na: an extensive genus of South 
American trees, which yield the many different vari- 
eties of Peruvian bark. [bark. 

Cinclionia, Sin-ko-ni-a; an alkaloid from cinchona 

Cinchonidia, Sin-ko-nid-i-a; an alkaloid from cin- 
chona, an anti-periodic. 

Cinnabar, Sin-a-bqi : native sulphide of mercury. 

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, Sin-a-mo-mum Z a-lan-i- 
kum: a small tree of India, which yields Ceylon cin- 
namon bark. 



64 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Cinquefoil, Sin-kwt-ferl; Potentilla Canadensis, five- 
finger, a native creeping herb. 

Cionitis, Si-o-nj-tis; inflammation of the uvula. 

Cioiiotomy Si-Q-not-o-ini; cutting away part of the 
uvula, when too long. 

Circulation, Ser-ki|-ld-Jon; the flowing of the blood 
from the heart through the arteries and veins, to the 
surface, thence back to the heart. 

Circulus, Ser-ki],-lus; a ring, or circle; applied to any 
part of the body that is circular. 

Circumagentes, Ssr-kum-a-jen-tiiz; the oblique mus- 
cles of the eye. 

Circumcision, Ser-kum-si-^on; the operation of cut- 
ting off a part of the prepuce. 

Circumflex, Ser-kum-fleks; rounded, or curved; ap- 
plied to various arteries and veins. 

Cirhonosus, Sir-on-6-sus: yellow appearance of the 
pleura, peritoneum, etc., in the foetus. 

Cirrhosis, Sir-6-sis; used to describe the tuberculated 
condition of the liver; also to a disease of the kidneys. 

Cirsocele, Ser-SQ-stl; enlargement of the spermatic 
vein. [the navel. 

Cirsomplialos, Ssr-som-fa-los; a varicose condition of 

Cirsoplitlialmia, Ssr-sof-tal-nii-a; varicose affection of 
the parts of the eye. 

Cirsos, Ser-sos; the varix, a dilated vein. 

Cirsotomy, Ser-sot-Q-mi; the removal of the varix. 

Cissampelos Pareira, Sis-am-pt-los Pq-ra-rq; a 
Brazilian climbing plant, that yields pareira brava 
root. 

Cistus Canadensis, Sis-tus Kan-a-den-sis; rock-rose; 
synonym for Melianthemum Canadense. 

Citrates, Sit-rats; salts of citric acid. 

Citric Acid, Sit-rik As'id: a common vegetable acid, 
obtained from the juice of lemons and limes. 

Citrine Ointment, Sit-rin CTnt-ment; ointment of 
nitrate of mercury. 

Citrullus Colocynthis, Si-triil-us Kol-o-sin-tis; a 
plant of Africa, that produces the colocynth apple. 

Citrullus Vulgaris, — Vul-ga-ris; water-melon, the 
seed of which are diuretic. 



POCKET LEXICON. 65 

Citrus, Si-trus; a genus of southern trees, which yield 
oranges, lemons, limes, and bergamot oil. 

CI., symbol for the element chlorine. 

Clap. Klap: the vulgar term for gonorrhoea. 

Clarification, Klar-i-fi-ka-Jon : the purifying or fil- 
tering a liquid. 

Clavate. Klav-at: club-shaped, or something like a club. 

Clavicle. Klav-i-kl: literally, a key: the collar-bone. 

Clavicular. Kla-vik-iidar; relating to the clavicle, or 
collar-bone. [man and ape. 

Claviculate, Kla-vik-u^-lat: possessed of clavicles, as 

Claviform. Klav-i-ferm; shaped like a club. 

Clavus, Kla-vus: a nail or spike, butapplied to a round 
horny cutaneous growth, on the angular parts of the 
toes: also to a pain in the head, as if a nail were being 
driven into it. [Aparine. 

Cleavers, KUv-erz: a common annual weed, Galium 

Cleido, Kli-do; a prefix, signifying connection with 
the clavicle. 

Cleisa^ra, Klis-a-gra; gouty pain in the clavicle. 

Clematis Virginica, Klem-a-tis Yer-jin-i-ka ; vir- 
gin's bower, used as a diuretic and sudorific. 

Climacter. Kli-mak-ter: a stair or step, as in the sup- 
posed seven stages or periods of human life. 

Climacteric, Klj-rnak-ter-ik; applied to any stage in 
human life indicated by the periodic seven years when 
the body was supposed by the ancients to be pecu- 
liarly sensitive to change. 

Climacteric Disease; the morbid symptoms that gen- 
erally occur in advanced life, usually about the time 
of the grand climacteric, namely, at nine times 
seven, or sixty-three. 

Clinic, Klin-ik: (Fr. Cliniqite,)a school, or lecture, where 
the science of medicine is taught by the practical 
treatment of patients. 

Clinical, Klin-ik-al: relating to a bed, as that of a 
patient under treatment. 

Clinoid, Kli-nerd: like a bed, certain processes of the 
sphenoid bone. 

Cliseometer, Klis-t-om-i-ter: an instrument for meas- 
uring the angle of the female pelvis with the body. 



66 student's medical 

Clitoris, Klit-Q-ris: a small gland anterior to the vulva, 
resembling somewhat the structure of the male penis. 

Clitorismus, Klit-o-ris-mus: a morbid enlargement of 
the clitoris. 

Clitoritis, Klit-o-r| -tis: inflammation of the clitoris. 

Clonic, K16n-ik; spasmodic ; alternating rigidity and 
relaxation, as in epilepsy. 

Clover, Red; Trifolium pratense, from the blossoms of 
which an extract is made, that is used in making an 
ointment for dressing ulcers. 

Cloves, Klovz: the dried flower-buds of Caryophylhis 
aromaticus; aromatic and stimulant. 

Cloven Spine, Klo-ven Spjn. Same as Schistorrhachis. 

Club Foot. !See Talipes. 

Club-Moss. Lycopodium clavatie.n. 

Clysters, Klis-terz; Enemata; injections into the rectum. 

Cnicus Benedictus, Kni-kus Ben-t-dik-tus: blessed 
thistle; a tonic; synonym for Centaurea benedicta. 

Coagulable, Ko-ag-t^-la-bl: possessing the property of 
coagulation. 

Coagulation, Ko-ag-i|-lft-Jon; the thickening of ani- 
mal or vegetable fluids by the action of acid or heat. 

Coagulum, Ko-ag-i^-lum: the jelly-like substance pro- 
duced by the action of acid or heat on blood, milk, etc. 

Coaptation, Ko-ap-td-Jon: accurate adjustment of the 
ends of a fractured bone. 

Coarctation, KQ-qrk-td-Jon : the straightening and 
pressing together of strictures of the intestines and 
urethra. 

Coated, Kot-ed: covered with a layer of any substance: 
the condition of the tongue in fever, or when the stom- 
ach is deranged. 

Cobweb, Kob-web : the web of the common house- 
spider, used as an anti-periodic. 

Coca, K6-ka : Erythroxyon Coca, the leaves of which 
are used as a stimulant. 

Cocculus Indicus, K6k-i|-lus In'di-kus: a climbing 
plant of the East Indies, the source of fish-berries. 

Cocculus Palmatus,— Pal-ma-tus: an African vine, 
Cnlumba or Cohimbo, the root of which affords a mild 
tonic, without astringency. 



POCKET LEXICON. 67 

Coccus Cacti, K6k-us Kak-tj; small insects found on 

the cactus plants of Mexico; cochineal. 
Coccyodynia, Kok-si-u)-din-i-a; pain in the coccyx, 

especially in women. 
Coccyx, Kok-siks; the lowest point of the vertebral 

column, triangular inform. 
Cochineal, Koq-i-ntl; the dried female insects of the 
Coccus Cacti; used for coloring purposes, the source of 

carmine. 
Cochlea, Kok-lt-a; a spiral cavity of the internal ear. 
Cochleare, Kok-lt-qr; a shell or a spoon; used in pre- 
scriptions for a spoonful. 
Cochlearia Arinoracia, Kok-lt-d-ri-a Rr-mo-rd-Ji-a; 

the horse-radish plant, a native of Europe, the root of 

which is a stimulant. (Nasturtium Armoracia. — Fries.) 
Cochlearia Officinalis; scurvy grass; a stimulant 

and diuretic. 
Cocoa, Ko-k6-a; the fruit of Theobroma Cacao. 
Cocoa Butter. See Cacao Butter. 
Coco-nut Oil; a fixed oil, expressed from coco-nuts, 

used in ointments. 
Coction; Kok-Jon; the process of digestion. 
Codeia, Ko-di-ya: an alkaloid obtained from opium. 
Cod-liver Oil, K6d-liv-er (Tl; an oil obtained from the 

fresh livers of the cod-fish, (Gadus Jlorrhua,) and 

much used as a remedy in consumption. 
Ccecum, St-kum. Same as Ccecum. 
Coelia, St>-li-a; hollow; the lower portion of the belly; 

also the stomach. 
Coeliac, Sb-li-ak; belonging to the belly; applied to an 

artery and vein of the abdomen. 
Coeliac Passion; a chronic flux, in which the discharges 

are but half digested. [which see. 

Coeliac Plexus, — Plek-sus. Same as Solar plexus. 
Coeliaca, St-li-a-ka: diseases of the digestive organs; 

medicines that act on these organs. 
Ccelialgia, Sb-li-al-ji-a: pain in the belly or stomach. 
Coenresthesis, Sen-es-tt-sis; the sensation or general 

consciousness of existence. 
Coffea, Kof-t-a; the seed of Caffea Arabica; used medi- 
cinally in nervous diseases; and the source of caffein.. 



68 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Cohosh, Black, Kco-hoJ, — ; Cimicifuija raeemosaj 
" Blue; Caulophyllum thai ictro ides. 

White; Aetata alba; for the descriptions of 
which see the several words. 

Coitus, K6-i-tus; coition, the act of coming together in 
procreation; chemically, the mixture of substances in 
close union. 

Colchicin, K61-c,i-sin; an alkaloid, or neutral substance; 
the active principle of colchicum. 

Colchicum Autumnale, Kol-qi-kum 0-tum-nd-lb; 
a bulbous plant of Europe, the seed and conn, or root, 
of which is extensively used to stimulate the secre- 
tions, and as a sedative to the nervous system. 

Cold, Kold; the usual term for catarrh, or cough. 

Cold Cream; a mild ointment, mostly used as a lip- 
salve. 

Colic, K61-ik; sharp pains in the colon, or abdomen. 

Colica Biliosa, K61-i-ka Bil-i-6-sa; bilious colic, re- 
sulting from an excess of bile in the intestines. 

Colica Calculosa, — Kal-lu|,-16-sa, colic resulting 
from calculi in the intestines. 

Colica Meconialis, — Mt-ko-ni-d-lis; colic resulting 
from the failure of infants to pass the meconium, or 
original contents of the bowels. 

Colica Pictorum, — Pik-to-rum; painter's colic, 
sometimes called lead colic. 

Coliformus, Kol-i-for-mus; like a sieve, and descriptive 
of the ethnoid bone. 

Colitis, Ko-lj-tis; inflammation of the mucous mem- 
brane of the colon. 

Collagen, K61-a-jen; the principal element of bone, 
cartilage, tendon, etc., from which glue and gelatine 
are produced. 

Collapse, Ko-laps; great prostration of the vital power; 
the cold stage of fevers. 

Collar Bone, K61-ar-Bon; the clavicle. 

Colliculus, Ko-lik-ix-lus; slight protuberances in the 
animal organization. 

Colliculus Nervi Optici, — JNTgr-vj Op'ti-kj; a small 
eminence on the retina where the optic nerve expands. 

Colliculus Seminalis., — Sem-i-nd-lisj the crest of 
the urethra. 



POCKET LEXICON. 69 

Colliquainentum, Kol-ik-wa-men-tum: the rudiments, 

or elements, of the embryo, in generation. 
Collinsonia Canadensis, Kol-in-s6-ni-a Kan-a-den- 

sis: stone-root, used in throat diseases. 
Colliquative, Ko-lik-wa-tiv; melting; an excessive dis- 
charge, or evacuation. 
Collodion, Ko-16-di-on; an officinal solution of gun 

cotton, used to form an artificial film, impervious to 

moisture and atmosphere. 
Colloids, Kol-erdz; uncrystallizable substances, of low 

diffusibility, such as gum and gelatine. 
Collodium, Ko-16-di-um. See Collodion. 
Colloiiema, Kol-o-nt-ma: a soft tumor, containing a 

clear greyish matter like gelatine. 
Colluni, K61-um; the neck, and applied to any part 

resembling a neck. 
Collutorium, Kol-ix-t6-ri-um; a wash or gargle, for 

the mouth or throat. [generally for the eyes. 

Collyriuin. Ko-lir-i-um: a small cake or roll of salve, 
Coloboma Iridis, Kol-o-b6-ma Ir'i-dis; descriptive 

of fissures in the iris. 
Colocynth. Kol-tD-sinf : the pulp of the fruit of Cltrul- 

lus Coloeynthi*, a powerful cathartic. 
Colocyiithin, Kol-o-sin-tin; the bitter purgative prin- 
ciple of the colocynth fruit. 
Colon, Ko-lon; the second part of the large intestine, 

extending from the caecum to the rectum. 
Colostration, Ko-los-tra-Jon: diseases of the infant 

resulting from the use of the first milk of the mother. 
Colostric. Ko-los-trik: relating to the Colostrum. 
Colostric Fluid: the first impure milk of the mother, 

usually called "green milk." 
Colostrum, Ko-los-truin: a substance in the earliest 

secretion of milk, that gives it a greenish color. 
Colotomy, Ko-16t-o-mi: making an incision into the 

colon. 
Colpocele, Kol-po-stl: hernia of the vagina. 
Colt's-Foot, Rolfs-Fiat: Tussilacfo Farfara, a little 

naturalized plant found in clayey soil. 
Columbo, Ko-lum-bo: a valuable tonic. See Calumba. 
Columbo American. See Frasera Carolinensis. 



70 student's medical 

Columna, Ko-lum-na; a column; parts resembling a 

column. 
Columna Nasi, — N&-sj; "column of the nose," or 

the dividing wall of the nose. 
Columna Oris, — (Oris; the uvula. 
Columna Vertebralis, — Yer-tt-brd-lis; the spinal 

column. 
Columna? Carneae, Ko-liim-ni Kqr-nt)-i>; muscular 

projections in the heart. [j ect i° n * 

Columnar, Ko-ldm-nar; relating to a column, or pro- 
Coma, K6-ma; lethargy or stupoi, occurring in disease. 
Coma- Vigil, Ko-mu-Vij-il; lethargy in typhus fever, 

accompanied with watchful muttering. 
Comatose, Ko-ma-tos; a state of complete stupor in 

congestive fevers. [ing heat and light. 

Combustion, Kom-biist-yon: chemical changes evolv- 
Comfrey, Kom-fri, or Kiitn-fri; Symphytum officinale, 

a common garden herb, native of Europe. 
Comminuted, Kom-in-i^-ted; broken into several pieces, 

as the comminuted fracture of a bone. 
Commissura, Kom-i-Ji|-ra; the angular union of parts, 

as the mouth and eyelids, a suture or joint. 
Communicans, Ko-mv^-ni-kans; applied to diseases 

that may be communicated from one person to another. 
ConamunicantesArteriae, Ko-mii,-ni-kan-tbz Rr-ti-ri-i; 

communicating arteries, of which there are two in 

the cranium. 
Comparative Anatomy; the dissection of the lower 

animals and vegetables, to illustrate the principles of 

organization that are common to any class or division. 
Compatible, Kom-pat-i-bl; medicines that may be 

taken together, or near each other as to time, without 

interference in their action. 
Complicated Fracture, K6m-pli-ka-ted Frak-tiir; the 

dislocation of a joint in conjunction with a fracture. 
Compounds, Kom-p^ndz; bodies from which two or 

more essentially different substances can be obtained. 
Compound Fracture; a case in which the end of the 

fractured bone lacerates the integuments or flesh. 
Complexus, Kom-plek-sus; applied to a muscle of the 

back of the neck, that is complicated with the tendons. 



POCKET LEXICON. 71 

Compress, Koin-pres; a piece of folded linen, or other 
material, wet or dry, used to lay over a part for treat- 
ment. 

Compression, Kom-pre-Jon; a diseased or abnormal 
condition of a part, usually the brain, caused by 
something pressing upon it. 

Compressor, Kom-pres-or; name of a muscle which 
presses parts together. 

Compressor Prostatas, — Pros-ta-ti>; fibres of the 
muscles that hold the prostrate gland. 

Comptonia Asplenifolia, Komp-tQ-ni-a As-plen-i- 
fj)-li-a: sweet fern, tonic and astringent. 

Conarium, Ku>-na-ri-uin; like a cone, a name given the 
pineal gland. [glands of the neck. 

Concatenate, Kon-kat-t-nat: linked together, as the 

Concentration, Kon-sen-tra-Jon: strengthening a fluid 
by the evaporation of the water it contains. 

Conception, Kon-sep-Jon: the impregnation of the 
ovum in the female by the semen in the male. 

Concha, K6n-ka; a shell, the hollow portion of the 
external ear. 

Concliae Xarium, Kon-kt Xa-ri-um; the arched por- 
tion of the ethnoid bone, and the spongy bones of the 
nose. 

Conclius, Kon-kus: a shell; the cranium: applied to 
the cavities of the eye. 

Concoction, Kon-kok-Jon; the change that food under- 
goes in the stomach. [a solid. 

Concrete, Kon-krtt : consolidated, as from a liquid to 

Concussion. Kon-kii-jon; a shock, by a fall or blow, as 
upon the brain or other organ. 

Condensation, Kon-den-sa-Jon: reducing the bulk of 
a body, as by converting gas into liquids, and liquids 
into solids. 

Condenser, Kon-den-ser; an instrument for condensing 
gas, vapor or air. 

Conclimenta. Kon-di-men-tci: spices, etc., taken with 
food to give it flavor, or promote digestion. 

Condyle Kon-dil: a knot or round prominence on the 
end of a bone in a joint. [like. 

Condyloid; Kon-di-lerd; resembling a condyle; wart- 



72 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Condyloma, Kon-di-lo-ma; a hard tumor, or wart-like 
tubercle, about the anus or pudenda. 

Confections, Kon-fek-jonz; medicinal substances in- 
corporated with sweet substances, of the consistence 
of solid extracts. 

Confluent, K6n-fhi,-ent; applied to eruptions where 
the pustules become so numerous as to run together. 

Congelation, Kon-jij-la-jon; hardening by freezing; 
solidification. 

Congenital, Kon-jen-i-tal; existing at the time of 
birth. 

Congeries, Kon-ji-ri-tz; a mass of small bodies lumped 
together. 

Congestion, Kon-jest-yon; distention of vessels; en- 
gorgements of parts. 

Congestive, Kon-jes-tiv; tending to produce congestion. 

Conglobate, Kon-gl6-bat; gathered, or formed, into a 
ball, as the glands of the axilla, and mesentery gland. 

Conglomerate, Kon-glom-er-at; to heap together; to 
blend into one mass; applied to various glands, as the 
salivary, pancreatic, etc. 

Conglutinate, Kon-gl4-tin-at; to unite, as by glue; to 
heal. [tion. 

Congressus, Kon-gres-us; coitus; the act of procrea- 

Coni Vasculosi, Ko-nj Vas-k\|-16-sj; conical vessels 
that ascend from the testes. 

Conia, Ko-ni-a; Conine; a volatile alkaloid, from Co- 
nium maculatum. 

Conium Maculatum, Kd)-ni-um Mak-ii,-la-tum; hem- 
lock, the leaves and seed of which are used as a nar- 
cotic and sedative: poisonous in over-doses. 

Conjunctiva, Kon-junk-tj-va; the external coating of 
the eye-ball, and the lining of the eye-lids. 

Conjunctivitis, Kon-junk-ti-v|-tis; inflammation of 
the conjunctiva. 

Connate, Kon-at; congenital; existing from birth. 

Conoid, Ko-ntrd: cone-like, as the pineal gland. 

Conoid Ligament, — Lig-a-ment; a ligament con- 
necting the coracoid process with the clavicle. 

Concensus, Kon-sen-sus; sympathy; the relation between 
certain organs. 



POCKET LEXICON. 73 

Concervancy, Kon-serv-an-si: preservation, as the pre- 
vention of decay in the excreta, with the view of pre- 
serving health. 

Constipation, Kon-sti-pd-Jon: costiveness: inaction of 
the bowels. 

Constitutional, Kon-sti-tq-Jon-al: hereditary, or ac- 
quired through the natural growth of the individual. 

Constrictive, Kon-strik-tiv: astringent: drawing or 
holding together. [together. 

Constrictor, Kon-strik-tor: applied to muscles that bind 

Constrictor Ani, — £'nj: the Sphincter An i. 

Constrictor Oris, Oris: the Orbicularis- Oris. 

Constrictores Pliaryngis, Kon-strik-t6-rtz Fa-rin-jis; 
muscles that connect with the pharynx. 

Constringentia, Kon-strin-jen-Ji-a; saaie as astrin- 
gents: medicines that check the secretions. 

Consumption, Kon-siim-Jon: wasting of the body, 
especially in tuberculous phthisis. 

Contagion, Koo-ta-jon; the dissemination of disease 
by contact, or inhalation of affluvia from one affected 
with a contagious disease. 

Contagious, Kon-tti-jus; of the nature of diseases that 
are produced by contagion. 

Continuity, Kon-ti-ni|-i-ti; direct connection, without 
interruption. 

Continuity, Solution of: separation by fracture, or 
cut. of parts before joined. 

Contra, Kon-trci: opposite: over against. 

Contra-Fissura, — Fi-Jq-ra; a fracture on the oppo- 
site side to that on which the blow is given pro- 
ducing it. 

Contra Indicate; to indicate that a certain medicine 
should not be used. 

Contractile, Kon-trak-til: having the quality of re- 
turning to its normal position, after restraint is 
removed: it is voluntary, as in the hands and tongue, 
and involuntary as in the heart and stomach. 

Contraction, Kon-trak-Jon: shortening, as of a fibre or 
muscle. 

Contractura, Kon-trak-tq-ra: a disease terminating in 
rigidity of the flexor muscles, as rtieumatism. 



74 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Contusion, Kon-tii-gon; a bruise; an injury caused by 
collision with any hard body, without severing the 
integuments. 

Convalescence, Kon-va-les-ens; the period following 
disease and preceding restoration to health. 

Convallaria Multiflora, Kon-va-ld-ri-a Mul-ti-flo-ra; 
synonym for Polygonatum giganteum. 

Coiwoluta Ossa, Kon-vo-h^-ta Os'a; descriptive of the 
convexity of the bones of the nose. 

Convolution, Kon-vo-h^-Jon; a folding or winding sub- 
stance, as parts of the intestines. 

Convolvulus Panduratus, Kon-vol-vi|-lus Pan-di|- 
ra-tus; synonym for Ipomcea pandurata. 

Convolvulus Scammonia, — Ska-mo-ni-a; a twin- 
ing herbaceous vine of Southern Europe, the source 
of scammony. 

Copaiba, Ko-pe-ba; {Cop>aiva,) the thickened juice of 
several species of Copaifera, much used in diseases of 
the mucous membranes. 

Copaifera, Ko-pa-if-er-a; an extensive genus of South 
American trees, which yield copaiba. 

Copper, Kop-er; Cuprum, a metallic element. 

Copperas, K6p-er-as; impure sulphate of iron; green 
vitriol; ferrous sulphate. [gative. 

Copragogus, Kop-ra-gQ-gus; {pi. Copragoga;) a pur- 

Coprolite, Kop-ro-ljt; ( Coprolith; ) foeces that become 
hardened in the bowels. 

Coprostasis, Ko-pros-ta-sis; costiveness. 

Coptis Trifolia, Kop-tis Kq-fo-li-a; gold-thread, the 
root of which is a bitter tonic. [generation. 

Copulation, Kop-ix-la-Jon; coitus; the act resulting in 

Cor, Ker; {gen. cordis;) the heart. 

Coracoid, K6r-a-kerd; like a crow's beak in form; ap- 
plied to a process of the scapula. 

Coracoid Ligament, a small ligament stretching across 
the notch of the scapula to the coracoid process. 

Coracoid Process; a projection on the upper part of 
the scapula. 

Corallorliiza Odontorliiza, Kor-al-o-r|-za Q-don-to- 
rj-za; coral, the crawley root; a leafless orchidaceous 
plant. 



POCELET le: 75 

Coral Root. K6r-al Ruit;- the root of Corallorhiza 

i diaphoretic. 
Cordate, K.or-dat; shaped like a heart. 
Cordial, K :-di-al: a uiildly stimulating inedieine. 
Core. Kor: the inner pare, as the hard center of a boil, 

or felon; the pupil of the eye. 
Corectoinia. Kor-ek-tu>-mi-a: an operation for the in- 

\ of an artificial pupil of the eye. 
Coreneleisis, Kor-en-kb-si<; producing an artificial 

pupil, by the use of part of the iris. 
Coreplastica. Kor-t-plas-ti-ka: the general operation 

for producing ac artificial pupil. 
Coriander >eed: Ko-ri-an-der Std: the aromatic fruit 
of the urn sativum, a cultivated plant, native 

of II 
Coiitim. K -ri-um: the true skin: leather. 

^u?: a conn; the body o£ a tree, or bulb 
int. 
rn; a horny growth on the joints of the toes, 
caused by pressing or rabbin*. 
Corses, Kor-nb-a; a circular transparent substance, 

i^titutiuz the anterior part of the eye-ball. 
Cornea Opaca. — 0-pa-ka; the hard coating of the 
Corneiti-i. K r,-nt-i-tis: inflammation of the cornea. 
Corniculate, Ker-nik-q.-ltU: bearing horns, or parts 

_ rns. 
Comiculuni. Ker-nik-ti-lum: a small horny protuber- 

. the arytinjid cart: 
Coniu. K : : r-nii: a horn: a horny kind of wart. 
Corn u Ammonia. — A-mo-nis; applied to the appear- 

: the cerebrum, when cut tran-versr 
Cornus Florida. K^r-nus F16r-i-di: the dog-wood 
tree, the bark of which is used as a tonic and anti- 
peri 
Coram >eri: a. — Sv-ii -'~--w -wamp dog-wood, the 

b:ir r : ;.d a?trin^r 

Cornu Ustum, Ker-nu Us'tum: burnt horn. 
Corona. K -:; -na: a cr«»wn: any eminence of bone or 

other matter. 
Corona Veneris, — Ven-t-ris; syphilitic bl; 
around the forheai, like a crown. 



76 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Coronal Suture, Ko-rcS-nal Si^-tiir; the suture uniting 
the frontal and parietal bones of the cranium. 

Coronary, K6r-o-na-ri; applied to arteries and veins of 
the heart, and to ligaments which encircle parts like 
a crown. 

Corone, Ko-ro-uB; the process of the lower jaw-bone, 
resembling in form a crow's beak. 

Coronoid, Kor-o-nerd; like a crow's beak, as the process 
of the ulna, jaw-bone, etc. 

Corpora, Ker-po-ra; plural of corpus, body: applied 
to various prominences in the physical system. 

Corpora Albicantia, — Al-bi-kan-Ji-a; two small ele- 
vations at the base of the brain; called, also, mammi- 
lary tubercles, on account of their resemblance to 
nipples. 

Corpora Cavernosa, — Kav-er-nco-sa; the crura, or 
legs, of the penis, and the corresponding parts of the 
clitoris. 

Corpora Geniculata, — Jen-ik-u^-la-ta; the two tuber- 
cles on the inferior portion of the optic thalami. 

Corpora Mammillaria, — Mam-i-la-ri-a. See Corpo- 
ra Albicantia. [dulla oblongata. 

Corpora Olivaria, 01-i-va-ri-a; elevations of the me- 

Corpora Pyramadalia, — Pir-am-a-da-li-a; the two 
anterior elevations of the medulla oblongata. 

Corpora Quadrigeniina, — Kwod-ri-jem-i-na; bodies 
found under the pineal gland. 

Corpora Restiformia, — Res-ti-fer-mi-a; the poste- 
rior elevations that connect the medulla oblongata to 
the cerebellum. 

Corpora Striata, — Stq-a-ta; two striped bodies in 
the lateral ventricles of the brain. 

Corpus, Ker-pus: a body. 

Corpus Callosum, — Ka-16-sum; a white substance 
separating the hemispheres of the brain. 

Corpus Cavernosum, — Kav-er-no-sum; a spongy 
structure in the penis. 

Corpus Cinereum, Si-ni-rE-um; an oval body of grey 
matter on each hemisphere of the cerebellum. 

Corpus Fimbriatum, — Fim-bri-a-tum: a fringe-like 
band at the angles of the lateral ventricles of the brain. 



POCKET LEXICON. 77 

Corpus Glandulosum, — Glan-di|-lcD-?um: a sponge- 
like substance surrounding the orifice of the urethra. 

Corpus Mucosum, Alii,-k6-sum; a fluid between the 
cuticle and cutis, that gives color to the skin. 

Corpus Pampiniforme, — Pain-pin-i-for-nit; the 
plexus of the spermatic vein. 

Corpus Spongiosum Penis, (or Urethrae;) a dark 
red substance around these parts. [plexus. 

Corpus Varicosum, — Var-i-kd)-sum; the spermatic 

Corpuscle, Ker-pus-1: an atom, or minute body. 

Corpuscular, Ker-ptU-kq-lur; belonging to, or like, a 
corpuscle. 

Corrig;ens, K6r-i-jenz; part of a prescription designed 
to modify other ingredients. [vigorating cordial. 

Corroborant, Ko-rob-o-rant; strengthening, as an in- 
Corrosive, Ko-ro-siv; eating, or destroying, especially 
the texture of a living body. 

Corrosive Sublimate, Ko-ro-siv Siib-li-mat; bichlo- 
ride of mercury, mercuric chloride; a poisonous com- 
pound of chlorine and mercury. 

Corrugator, K6r-ii -gt> t -tor: descriptive of a muscle that 
wrinkles the part it acts upon. 

Cortex, Ker-teks; the bark, or outermost covering. 

Cortex Cerebri, — Ser-r-bq: the greyish substance 
covering the cerebrum and cerebellum. 

Cortical, Ker-ti-kal: pertaining to, or like bark. 

Corydalis Formosa, Kor-i-dd-lis Fer-m6-sa; turkey 
corn, a synonym for Dicentra Canadensis. 

Cosmetic, Koz-met-ik: a medicine for external appli- 
cation, to beautify the skin, by removing freckles, 
blotches, etc. 

Costa, Kos-tci: a rib, of which there are twelve on each 
side of the human organization. 

Costal, Kos-tal: relating to the ribs. 

Cotton Root; K6t-n Ruit: the root of GGSsypiian her- 
baceum; a valuable parturient and emmenagogue. 

Cotula. Ko-tij-la. See Maruta Cotttla. 

Cotyledon Umbilicus, Kot-i-lt-don Um-bi-l|-kus; a 
plant of Europe, that grows in old walls, the leaves of 
which are emollient, externally applied; internally, 
used for epilepsy, calculus and dropsy. 



78 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Cotyloid Cavity, Kot-i-lord Kav-i-ti; the cup-like 
cavity that holds the head of the thigh-boae. 

Couch Grass, Kuic, Gras; Triticum repens; used as a 
diuretic and aperient. 

Couiiter-Intlication. See Contra Indication. 

Counter-Irritation, K"sn-ter-Ir-i-ta-Jon; the applica- 
tion of a blister on one part, for the purpose of excit- 
ing irritation and relieving another part. 

Counter-Extension; holding a broken limb towards 
the body, while the outer end is being drawn from it. 

Coup de Sang, Kui-de-Son; sudden congestion, with- 
out hemorrhage. [heat. 

Coup de Soleil, — So-lal; sun-stroke; prostration from 

Court-Plaster, Kort-Plds-ter; a thin adhesive plaster. 

Courses, K6rs-ez; popular term for the menses. 

Cowhage, Ki-haj; the hair of cowhage pods, ( Mncuna 
pruriens;) used as a meohanical irritation to expel 
worms. 

Coxa, K6ks-a; the haunch or hip-joint. 

Coxalgia, Koks-al-ji-a; pain in the hip-joint. 

Cramp, Kramp; an involuntary contraction of a muscle. 

Crampbark, Kramp-bq/k; Viburnum Opulus; a native 
shrub, the bark of which is used as an anti-spasmodic. 

Cranesbill, Kranz-bil; the root of Geranium macula- 
turn; a powerful astringent. 

Cranial, Kra-ni-al; relating to the skull or cranium. 

Craniology, Kra-ni-61-o-ji; the science of phrenology, 
as indicated by the size and shape of the skull. 

Cranium, Kra-ni-um; the skull that contains the 
brain, composed of eight bones. 

Craquement Pulmonaire, Krqk-mon Puil-mo-n^r; a 
peculiar rattling sound, at the top of the lungs, in the 
beginning of consumption. 

Crassamentura, Kras-a-men-tum: a clot, or coagulum, 
nearly solid, formed by venous blood after its extrac- 
tion. \rhiza. 

Crawley Root, Kre-li Ruit. See Corallorhiza odonto- 

Cream of Tartar, KrBm ov Taj-tar; bitartrate of po^ 
tassium, purified tartar, or argol. 

Creasote, or Kreasote, Krt-a-sot: an oily substance, 
prepared by the destructive distillation of wood, an 
antiseptic. 



POCKET LEXICON". 79 

Creatin, or Creatine, Krt-a-tin; a neutral body ob- 
tained from animal muscle. [testes. 

Cremaster. Krt-mds-ter: the suspensory muscle of the 

Crenate, Krt-ruU: notched, or scolloped. 

Crenulated, Kren-i|-la-ted; having small notches or 
scollops. 

Crepitant, Krep-i-tant: rattling. 

Crepitation, Krep-i-td-Jon; a rattling scund. as in the 
pressure of the cellular tissue where air is collected, 
also the grating together of fractured ends of a bone. 

Crepitus, Krep-i-tus; the discharge of gas or wind from 
the bowels; also, same as crepitation. 

Creta, Krt-ta: chalk: native carbonate of lime. 

CretaPia3parata, — Prep-a-ra-ta: prepared, or washed 
chalk. 

Cretinism. Krt-tin-izm: an endemic disease in moun- 
tainous countries, attended with goitre, debility, de- 
formity, and idiocy. 

Cricoid, Kri-kml; like a ring, applied to one of the car- 
tilages of the larynx. 

Crisis, Kri-sis: the turning point of a disease, when the 
patient either begins to improve or get worse. 

Crista, Kris-ta: a crest: applied to parts resembling a 
crest, and to an excrescence around the anus. 

Crista Galli. — - Gal-i; the process on the ethnoid bone. 

Critical, Krit-i-kal: applied to peculiar manifestations 
of disease, supposed to indicate a crisis; also, to pe- 
riods of life when changes in the constitution and hab- 
its take place. 

Critical Age; the time in the life of women when their 
menses become irregular or cease, during which they 
are liable to contract serious illness. 

Crocus of Antimony. Kro-kus of An'ti-mo-ni: a com- 
pound formed by deflagrating a mixture of tersulphu- 
ret of antimony and nitrate of potassium. 

Crocus Sativus. — Sa-ti-vus: a showy bulbous plant of 
Europe that yields saffron. 

Cross-Birtli, Kros-Bert: a popular phrase applied to 
unusual or irregular delivery. 

Crotaplie, Krot-a-ft: headache, accompanied with throb- 
bing in the temples, and a thumping in the ears. 



80 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Crotchet, Kroq-et; an instrument for the artificial re- 
moval of the foetus. 

Croton Eleuteria, Krd)-ton El-i|-tt-ri-a; a shrub of 
the West Indies, which yields cascarilla bark. 

Croton Oil; a powerful cathartic, expressed from the 
seed of Croton TUjlium; applied externally as a lini- 
ment, to produce inflammation. 

Croton Tiglium, — Tig-li-um; a small tree of India, 
the source of croton oil. 

Croup, Kruip; inflammation of the trachea, accompan- 
ied with difficult breathing, a cough, and expectora- 
tion. 

Crowfoot, Kna-fut; the Ranunculus bulbosus. 

Crucial, Krui-Jal; like a cross; applied to ligaments, in- 
cisions, etc. 

Crucible, Krui-si-bl; a vessel, used by chemists, for fus- 
ing substances by great heat. 

Crudity, Krui-di-ti; raw material, undigested food. 

Crusis, Krui-sis; a scrofulous swelling of the neck. 

Crura, Krui-ra; plural of crus; legs. 

Crura Cerebelli, — Ser-B-bel-j; legs, or limbs, of the 
cerebellum; cords that stretch along each hemisphere 
of the cerebellum. 

Crura Cerebri, — Ser-t>-br|; two groups of fibres con- 
necting with the inferior surface of each hemisphere 
of the cerebrum. 

Crura Diapliragmatis, — Dj-a-frag-ma-tis; addenda 
below the main tendon of the diaphragm. [the legs. 

Cruraeus, Krui-rt-us; a muscle of the leg; belonging to 

Crural A^rcli, Kriu-ral fire,: Fallopius' or Poupart's 
ligament, the thick part of a tendon stretching from 
the ilium to the spine of the os pubis. 

Crus, Krus; the leg; used in the plural to describe vari- 
ous projections. 

Crypta, Krip-ta; a small mucous follicle, or gland. 

Cryptorcliis, Krip-ter-kis; a person whose testicles are 
not in the scrotum. 

Crystaline Lens, Kris-ta-ljn Lenz; double convex lens 
in the forepart of the eye. 

Crystalization, Kris-tal-i-zd-Jon; the process of pass- 
ing from a liquid to a solid state. 



POCKET LEXICON. 81 

Crystalloides, Kris-ta-lerdz; crystalline substances of 
great dif fusibility, such as salt. 

Cu.; symbol for the element Cuprum, (copper. ) 

Cubebs, Kr\-bebz; the dried berries of the Piper Cuheba, 
used in diseases of the urinary organs, and the smoke 
from which is inhaled as a remedy for bronchial af- 
fections. 

Cubitaeus, K\\-bi-tt-us; relating to the forearm. 

Cubitus, K\\-bi-tus: the fore-arm, from the elbow to the 
wrist. 

Cucurbita Pepo, Kii-kiir-bi-tci : the pumpkin, the 
seed of which forms an emulsion, recommended for 
tape-worm: also used Homceopathically. 

Cucurbita Citrullus, — Si-triil-us; synonym for 
Oitrullus vulgaris. 

Cucurbitula, Kii-kur-bit-ix-la; a cupping glass. 

Cucurbitula Sicca, — Sik-a; a glass used for dry- 
cupping. 

Cudbear, Kiid-ba^r; a coloring matter obtained from 
several lichens. [end. 

Cul-de-Sac, Kuil-de-Sqk; a bag. or tube closed at one 

Culver's Root, Kul-ver'z Ruit: black rook, the root of 
Veronica Virginica, a native plant. 

Cumin Seed, Kq-min Slid: the aromatic fruit of the 
Cnminum Cyminum, a European plant. 

Cupola, Ki|-po-la; the extremity of the cochlea. 

Cupping, Kiip-irj; the extracting of blood by cupping 
glasses. 

Cuprum, Kvj-pruui: officinal name for copper. 

Curaria, Kti-ra-ri-a; a powerful poison, obtained from 
a South American plant; recommended in lock-jaw, and 
as an antidote to strychnia poisoning. 

Curatio, Kii-rd-Ji-o; treatment of disease. 

Curcuma Lon.^a, Kur-krj-nia L6n-ga: a plant, native 
of the East Indies, the root of which abounds in a yel- 
low coloring matter: turmeric. 

Cusparia, Kus-pa-ri-a; synonym for Galipea officinalis; 
the angustura tree. 

Cuspidatus, Kus-pi-dd-tus; in the plural applied to 
pointed teeth. 

Cutaneous, Kii-td-mi-us; belonging to the skin. 



82 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Cutaneous Absorption; the function of the skin by 
which matter applied to it is absorbed. 

Cutaneus Musculus; a thin muscle of the neck. 

Cuticle, K\\-ti-kl; the epidermis; the scarf-skin. 

Cutis K\|-tis'> the skin, including the inner as well as 
outer coating. 

Cutis Ancerina, — An-ser-j-na; the condition of the 
skin when, from cold or other cause, the papillae stand 
out from the surface. 

Cuttle-Fish Bone, Kut-I-Fij* Bon; a shell-like sub- 
stance found in the back of the cuttle fish. 

Cyanates, S|-an-ats; salts of cyanic acid. 

Cyanides, S^-an-jdz; compounds of cyanogen. 

Cyanogen, Sj-an-o-jen; a compound body (Cy.;) the 
acidulous radical of hydrocyanic acid and other 
cyanides. 

Cyanopathia, Sj-an-o-pa-ti-a; the "blue disease/' or 
Cyanosis. 

Cyanosis, Sj-an-6-sis; the condition of the blood, indi- 
cated by the blueness of the skin, resulting from mal- 
formation of the heart, which fails to duly mix the 
Tenous and arterial currents. 

Cynanclie, Si-nan-k'B; any disease of the throat. 

Cynanche taryngia, — La-rin-ji-a; the croup. 

Cynanclie Maligna, — Ma-lig-na; putrid sore-throat, 
as in scarlitina. [mumps. 

Cynanche Parotidea, — Par-o-tid-t-a ; parotitis, the 

Cynanche Pharingea, — Far-in-jt-a; pharingitis , in- 
flammation of the pharynx. 

Cynanche Strepitoria, Stridula, Suffocativa, Tra- 
chialis; different names for croup. 

Cynanche Tonsillaris, — Ton-sil-a-ris; the quinsy. 

Cynanche Ulcerosa, — Ul-ser-Q-sa; malignant sore- 
throat. 

Cynanthropia, Sin-an-tr6-pi-a; a species of misan- 
thropy in which the victim imagines himself a dog 
and imitates its bark. 

Cynolissa, Sin-o-lis-a; hydrophobia; canine madness. 

Cyrtosis, Ssr-t(S-sis; Cyrtonosis; recurvature of the 
spine. 

Cystalgia, Sis-tal-ji-a; a painful disease of the bladder. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 83 

Cystic, Sis-tik; relating to the bladder, or to the gall- 
bladder. 

Cystic Duct; the duct that connects the gall-bladder 
with the hepatic duct. 

Cystifelleotomy, Sis-ti-fel-t-ot-o-ini; the operation of 
removing calculi from the gall-bladder. 

Cy still, or Cystic Oxide; a rare substance found in 
urinary calculus. 

Cystirrkagia, Sis-ti-rd-ji-a; a discharge from the 
bladder, of blood or mucus. [bladder. 

Cystirrlicea, Sis-ti-rt-a: a catarrhal discharge from the 

Cystis, Sis-tis: a sac, or bladder, in which any morbid 
matter is held. [der. 

Cystitis, Sis-ti-tis: inflammation of the urinary blad- 

Cystitome. Sis-ti-tom: an instrument for opening a 
sac or capsule. 

Cjstocele. ^is-to-stl: hernia of the bladder. 

Cystoilynia. Sis-to-din-i-a: pain in the bladder. 

Cystoid. Sis-ttfd: like a cist or bladder. 

Cystolithiasis, Sis-to-li-ti-a-sis: "the gravel," or cal- 
culus in the urinary bladder. 

Cystolithus. Sis-tol-i-tus: urinary calculus. 

Cystoplasty, Sis-to-plas-ti: the treatment of fistulous 
openings in the bladder by uniting a flap taken from 
some adjoining part. 

Cystoplegia, Sis-to-pH-ji-a: paralysis of the bladder. 

Cystoptotis. Sis-top-to-tis: hernia of the internal coat- 
ing of the bladder into the urethra. 

Cystospastic, Sis-to-spas-tik: spazm of the bladder. 

Cystotome, Sis-to-tom: a knife used in opening- the 
bladder. 

Cystotomy, Sis-tot-o-mi: the operation of cutting in- 
to the bladder. 

Cytlsin, Sit-i-sin: a vegetable principle derived from 
the seeds of the tree Cytisus Laburnum, having emetic 
properties. 

Cytisus, Sit-i-sus; the broom plant, synonym for Sar- 
oth a in at Scop a rim . 

Cytoblast. Sit-o-blasti the elementary cell-germs of all 
animal and vegetable tissues. 



84 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 



!D.; abbreviation for Bo-sis, a dose. 

Bacryo-, Dak-ri-o; a prefix, relating to tears. 

Bacryocyst; Dak-ri-o-sist; the sac that contains the 
tears. [the tear-sac. 

Bacryosystitis, Dak-ri-o-sis-t|-tis; inflammation of 

Bacryolite, Dak-ri-o-ljt; a calculous formation in the 
tear-duct. 

Dacryoma, Dak-ri-6-ma; an obstruction in the lach- 
rymal orifices, causing an over-flow of tears. 

Doemonomania, Dt>-mon-Q-md-ni-a; a kind of hallucin- 
ation, in which the victim fancies himself possessed 
by a devil. 

Dandelion, Dan-dt-lj-on; Taraxacum Dens-leonis; a 
common weed, the root of which is diuretic and tonic. 

Daphne Mezerenm, Daf-nt Me-zi-rB-um; a British 
shrub which yields mezereon bark. 

Datnra Stramonium, Da-ti^-ra Stra-mo-ni-um; James- 
town weed, or thorn-apple, the seed and leaves of 
which are narcotic, and in over-doses poisonous. 

Daturin, Da-ti|-rin; an alkaloid obtained from Datura 
■Stramonium. 

Daucus Carota, De-kus Ka-ro-ta; the wild carrot. 

Deadly Nightshade; the common name for Atropa Bel- 
ladonna, native of Europe. 

Debility, Dt-bil-i-ti; feebleness, either of body or mind. 

Decantation, Dt-kan-td-Jon; pouring off the superna- 
tant liquid, as in the washing of precipitates. 

Decidua, Dt-sid-ii-a; the chorion, or membrane, cast 
from the uterus after parturition. 

Decidua Reflexa, — Rt-fleks-a; so much of the de- 
cidua as surrounds the ovum. 

Decidua Vera, — Vi-ra; the part of the decidua that 
lines the uterus. 

Decoction, Dt-kok-Jon; the process of extracting sol- 
uble materials from vegetable substances by means 
of boiling water. 

Decollation, Dt-kol-d-Jon; the removal of a head of a 
child in delivery, to save the life of the mother. 



POCKET LEXICON. 85 

Decubitus, DiJ-k-q.-bi-tus; lying down; the peculiar 
manner in which it is done being sometimes regarded 
as a symptom of disease. 
Decussation, Dt-kus-ti-Jon; the crossing of parts, as 

the optic nerves. 
Decussorium, Dr-kus-o-ri-um; an instrument used in 
trephining the skull. 

Defecation, Dei'-r-kti-Jon; clarification: the discharges 
of the fa?ces. [olution. 

Defectio. Di-fek-Ji-o; a failure in strength or res- 
Deflagration, Def-la-grd-Jon: a rapid combustion by 
chemicai means. 

Defloration, Def-lo-rd-Jon; loss of signs of virginity 
in the female. 

Defluxion. Dt-fluk-Jon; the outward flowing of liq- 
uids and humors. 

.Deformation, Dt-fer-ma-Jon: the unnatural growth 
of any part of the body. 

Degeneration, DT-jen-er-a-Jon; decay or unhealthy 
2nange in the system. 

Deglutition, Deg-hi-ti-Jon; the operation of swallow- 
ing a liquid, [pimples, etc. 

Dehiscence, Dt-his-ens: the bursting open of capsules, 

Dejection. Dr-jek-Jon: the discharging of the bowels; 
prostration: depression. 

Deligation. Del-i-ga-Jon: the process of bandaging. 

Deliquescence. Del-i-kwes-ens; melting, or dissolving, 
as some salts, by absorbing the air. 

Deliquium, Dt-lik-wi-um: falling, or fainting. 

Delirium. Dt-lir-i-um; insanity; wandering, and in- 
coherent in mind. 

Delirium Tremens, — Tri-menz: insanity resulting 
from drunkenness: mania a potu. 

Delitescence. Del-i-tes-ens: the quick subsidence of 
inflammation. 

Delphinin, Del-fin-in: an alkaloid obtained from the 
seed of Delphinium Staphisagria. 

Delphinium Consolicla. Bel-fin-i-um Kon-sol-i-da; 
the larkspur, the seeds of which are diuretic. 

Delphinium Staphisagria, — Staf-i-sa-^ri-a; a plant 
of Europe that yields stavesacre seed. 



86 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Deltoid, Del-tffd; a triangular muscle that covers the 

shoulder joint. 
Dementia, Dt-men-Ji-a; want of mind; idiocy. 
Demulcent, Db-miil-sent; mulcilaginous; softening in 

its effects. 
Dengue, Den-ga; a species of fever, accompanied with 

pains along the thighs and legs. 
Dens, Dens; a tooth; hence dental, relating to teeth. 
Dentagra, Den-td-gra; the head-ache; also the name of 

a kind of forceps, for extracting teeth. 
Dentata, Den-td-ta; the second of the cervical vertebra, 

which has a tooth-like projection. 
Dentes Cuspid ati, Den-tijz Kus-pi-dd-tj; two pointed 

teeth in each jaw, the upper ones generally called the 

eye-teeth. 
Dentes Incisores, — In-sj-so-rbz; the four front 

teeth, called incisors becauGe of their biting functions. 
Dentes Molares, — Mo-ld-rBz; the ten grinders in 

each jaw. 
Dentes Sapientia, — Sa-pi-en-Ji-a; the four rear 

grinding teeth; also called wisdom teeth. 
Dentrifice, Den-tri-fis; tooth-powder; preparation for 

cleaning the teeth. 
Dentine, or Dentin, Den-tin; the bony inner sub- 
stance of the teeth. 
Dentition, Den-ti-Jon; the process by which the teeth 

cut through the gum, in making their first appear- 
ance. 
Dentium Cortex, Den-Ji-um Ker-teks; the enamel 

that constitutes the coating of the teeth. 
Denudation, Dt-ni^-da-Jon; the exposing, or laying 

bare of any part. 
Deobstruent, 1)5- b-strui-ent; medicines that tend to 

relieve obstructions. 
Deodorization, Dt-Q-dor-i-zd-Jon; neutralizing any 

foul effluvia by chemical agents. 
Deoxidation, Dt-oks-i-dd-Jon; causing the oxygen to 

leave any substance. 
Dephlegmation, Dt-fleg-md-Jon; the removal of water 

from liquid chemicals. 
Depilatory, Dt-pil-a-to-ri; a preparation for removing 

hair from any part. 



POCKET LEXICON. 87 

Depletion, DTi-pH-Jon; process of reducing or empty- 
ing blood-vessels, by bleeding or evacuating remedies. 

Depletory, Dep-lt-to-ri: producing or aiding deple- 
tion. 

Deplumation, L)ep-hT,-mA-/on; the shedding of the 
eyelids, from disease. 

Deposit, Dt> poz it; the act of placing a thing down; 
also, the substance released from a liquid in which it 
has been held suspended. 

Depressed, DT-prest: dispirited. 

Depression., l)T-pre-Jon; an operation for cataract. 

Depressor, Dt-pres-or; a muscle that presses or holds 
down. 

Depressor Anguli Oris, ■ — Arj'gtT,-l| Oris; a mus- 
cle that depresses the corner of the mouth. 

Deprimens Oculi, Dep-ri-menz Ok'v^lj; the muscle of 
the eye that draws down the ball. 

Depurantia, Dep-i|-ran-Ji-a; medicines that are sup- 
posed to purify the blood. 

Depuration. Dep-q,-r&-Jon; purifying; the removal of 
impurities from liquids. 

Derivative. Dt-riv-a-tiv; revulsive remedies; counter- 
irritants, such as blisters. 

Derma, Der-nia: the skin. 

Dermatalgia, Dsr-ma-tal-ji-a; pain in the skin; neu- 
ralgia of the skin, 

Dermatotomy, Der-ma-tot-o-mi; eutting of the skin, 
in dissection. 

Dermoid, Dsr-merd; relating to, or like the skin. 

Desiccation, Des-i-kd-Jon; the process of making 
dry. 

Desiccative, Dt>-sik-a-tiv; tending to make dry. 

Desmitis, l)es-mi-tis; the inflammation of a ligament* 

Desmodynia, Des-nua-din-i-a: pain in the ligament. 

Desmoid, Des-mtfd: resembling a ligament, as fibres 
arranged in bundles. [fluid. 

Despumation, Des-pii-md-Jon; the clarification of a 

Desquamation, Des-kwa-md-Jon: exfoliation, the re- 
moval of scales from the skin or bone. 

Desudatio, Des-i^-dd-Ji-co; sweating; moist eruptions 
in children. 



88 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Detergent, Dt-ter-jent; a cleansing remedy, for wounds 
and ulcers. 

Determination, Dt-ter-min-d-Jon; excessive flow of 
blood to any part. [a loud noise. 

Detonation, Det-Q-nd-Jon; a sudden explosion, with 

Detritus, Dt-trj-tus; an action that washes and sepa- 
rates parts; the waste substances of such washing. 

Detrusor Urinae, Dt-trui-sor Yui-r|-nt; the muscu- 
lar fibres, constituting the coat of the bladder, which 
expel the urine. 

Deutoxicle, Dii,-toks-id; a substance in the second de- 
gree of oxidation. 

Dextrin, Deks-trin; British gum, a substance formed 
from starch by the action of sulphuric acid or diastase. 

Dextroglueose, Deks-tro-gh|-kos; glucose, so called 
because it turns the plane of polarization of a ray 
of light to the right. 

Di.; a prefix signifying twice; as the oxide believed to 
contain two atoms of oxygen is the dioxide. 

Dia, Dj-a; a prefix, signifying through; also, some- 
times, a separation. 

Diabetes, Dj-a-bi-ttz; an excessive flow of urine, con- 
taining sugar or dextrine. [cauterization. 

Diacaustic, Dj-a-kos-tik; a double convex lens, used for 

Diachylon, Dj-a-kj-lon; lead plaster. 

Diaerisis, Dj-ak-ri-sis; the diagnosis of a disease. 

Diaeretic, Dj-e-ret-ik; the power of dividing; dissolv- 
ing; corrosive. 

Diaerisis, Dj-er-i-sis; the division of a part into two 
sections, as by a wound or ulcer. 

Diagnosis, Dj-ag-no-sis; the science of distinguishing 
one disease from another by symptoms. 

Dialyzed Iron, D|-al-jzd 'Furn; a solution of oxide 
of iron, from which the crystalline salts have been 
mostly separated by dialysis, used as a tasteless sub- 
stitute for tincture of chloride of iron. 

Dialysis, Dj-al-i-sis; weakness of the limbs, as if by 
loss of muscle. ( Chem.) To separate crystalloids from 
colloids by means of a membrane, such as parchment 
or bladder. 

Diaphoresis, Dj-a-fo-ri-sis; profuse perspiration. 



POCKET LEXICON. 89 

Diaphoretic, Dj-a-fo-ret-ik: having the power to pro- 
duce perspiration. 

Diaphragm, l)j-a-fram: the midriff; a large muscle 
that separates the thorax and abdomen. [phragm. 

Diaphragmalgia, Di-a-frag-mal-ji-a: pain in the dia- 

Diaphragmatic, Di-a-frag-rnat-ik; relating to the 
diaphragm. [diaphragm. 

Diapliraginitis, Di-a-frag-mj-tis: inflammation of the 

Diaphysis, Dj-af-i-sis; the middle part of a long bone. 

Diarius, l)j-ti-ri-us: for one day; ephemeral, [bowels. 

Diarrhoea, Dj-a-rt-a; too frequent passages from the 

Diarrhoea Carnosa, — Kqr-no-sa: passages from the 
bowels in which flesh-like matter is discharged. 

Diarthrosis, Di-ar-tru-sis: a movable articulation. 

Diastase, Di-a-stas: a nitrogenous substance formed in 
germinating grain, said to give the therapeutical value 
to malt preparations. 

Diastasis, Di-as-ta-sis: the separation of bones by 
force, but without fracture. 

Diastole, Pi-as-to-lt; the periodic action of the heart 
and arteries. 

Diathermanous, Di-a-f sr-man-us; admitting of the 
free distribution of heat. 

Diathesis, Pj-at-t-sis: habit, or physical disposition. 

Dicentra Canadensis, Dj-sen-tra Kan-a-den-sis ; 
turkey-corn: an alterative and tonic, commonly known 
as Corydalis formosa. 

Dicrotic. Di-krot-ik: description of the pulse when it 
seems to have a double beat. 

Didymi, Pid-i-mi: twins, or pairs; especially the tes- 
ticles, [the testes. 

Didymus. Did-i-mus; two and two: applied to one of 

Dies, Di-tz; a day, used in writing prescriptions. 

Diet. Pi-et: food: especially healthful food for invalids. 

Dietetic, Pj-t-tet-ik; relating to the taking of food. 

Digastric, Pi-gas-trik; two-bellied; also a muscle at- 
tached to the 09 hyoiden. 

Digerens, Pij-er-enz: digestive: medicines that favor 
the secretion of healthy pus. [chyle. 

Digestion, Di-jest-yon; the conversion of food into 

Digitalin, Pij-it-a-lin; an active principle of foxglove. 



90 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Digitalis Purpurea, Dij-i-ta-lis Pur-pi^-rE-a; fox- 
glove, a European plant, the leaves of which are much 
used as a narcotic and diuretic; poisonous in overdoses. 

Digitus, Dij-i-tus; (pi. Digiti;) a finger. 

Digitus Pedis, — Pi-dis; "finger of the foot;" a toe. 

Dil.; abbreviation for Dilue, "to dilute," to reduce in 
strength. 

Dilatation, Dil-a-ta-Jon; expansion, enlargement, as 
of the heart, eye, etc. 

Dilator, Dj-ld-tor; name of muscles that dilate differ- 
ent parts; also, an instrument for dilating or opening 
wounds, etc. 

Dill Seed, Dil-Std; the fruit of Anethum graveolens, an 
umbelliferous and aromatic plant of Europe. 

Dimorphism, Dj-mer-fizni; the property that some 
substances have of crystallizing in two distinct forms. 

Dimorphous, Dj-mer-fus; dissimilarity of form. 

Dinical, Din-i-kal; relating to giddiness; medicines for 
the cure of giddiness. 

Dinus, D|-nus; vertigo; giddiness. [mastic. 

Dinner Pills; the name of pills composed of aloes and 

Dioscorea Villosa, Dj-os-ko-ri-a Vi-16-sa; the wild 
yam, an indigenous remedy used in bilious colic. 

Diosma, D]-6s-ma; former name for Barosma; the 
plant that yields buchu leaves. 

Dlospyros Virginiana, Dj*6s-pi-ros Ver-jin-i-a-na; 
the persimmon tree, the bark and unripe fruit of which 
is used as an astringent* 

Dioxid, Dj-6ks-id; "an oxide in which two atoms of 
oxygen are combined with one of an element." 

Diphtheria, Dip-ti-ri-a; a disease of the throat, in 
which the glands are inflamed and a false membrane 
is formed, that is difficult to remove. 

Diphtheritis, Dip-tt-rj-tis; a form of Pharingttis, or 
sore throat. 

Diploe, Dip-lo-ij; a spongy texture in tubular bones; 
also, the osseous tissue between the tables of the skull. 

Diploma, Di-plo-ma; a parchment that confers colle- 
giate honors, proffesional or literary. 

Diplopia, Di-plo-pi-a; double-vision, resulting from 
a diseased condition of the optic nerves. 



POCKET LEXICON. 91 

Dipsomania, Dip-so-ma-ni-a; the unnatural thirst of 
drunkards. 

Dipsosis, Dip-so-sis; morbid and excessive thirst. 

Dipterix Odorata, Dip-tt-riks CO-dQ-ra-ta; a legu- 
minous tree or Brazil, the source of tonka beans. 

Dirca Palustris, Der-ka Pa-liis-tris: leather-wood, 
a native shrub, the bark of which is used as a 
sudorific. 

Director, Di-rek-tor; a grooved instrument for guid- 
ing the surgical knife. 

Discuss, Dis-ktLs; to dissipate; to effect the dissolution 
of tumors, etc. 

Discutient, Dis-kvj-jent ; a remedy for effecting the 
resolution of tumors. 

Disease, Dis-tz: a morbid condition; any derangement 
of the natural functions of the organized being. 

Disinfectants, Dis-in-fek-tants; agents that neutralize 
the cause of infection. 

Dislocation, Dis-lo-ka-Jon; displacement of the parts 
of a joint. 

Disorganization, Dis-er-gan-i-za-Jon: the destruction 
of an organ: dissolution of an organized body. 

Dispensary, Dis-pen-sa-ri; a room or building where 
medicines are prepared and dispensed, usually for the 
benefit of the poor. 

Dissection, Di-sek-Jon; the examination of any organ- 
ism, by cutting it up into minute parts; 

Distal, Dis-tal; part of a nerve, or muscle, which is 
most distant from its origin, or from a fixed point. 

Distilled Water; Dis-tild We-ter; water freed from 
fixed constituents, by condensation of vapor. 

Distonia Hepaticum, Dis-to-ma Ht-pat-i-kum; the 
fluke, a worm rarely found in the liver and gall-blad- 
der of men, but often in those of sheep and goats. 

Distortor Oris, Dis-ter-tor (D'ris; one of the muscles 
of the cheek. 

Distrix, Dis-triks: a disease of the hair that causes it to 
split at the end. 

Diuresis, Dj-ix-rt-sis; an unwonted flow of urine. 

Diuretic, I)j-i|-ret-ik; relating to, or that which causes 
an increased flow of urine. 



92 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Div,; abbreviation for "divide;" used in prescriptions. 

Divarication, Di-var-i-kd-Jon; bifurcation, or divid- 
ing into two, as in splitting an artery or nerve. 

Diverticulum, Dj-ver-tik-i|-luin; a pouch-like process 
branching out from any principal passage. 

Divulsion, Di-vul-Jon; any forcible separation or 
bruising of a part. 

Dock, Yellow; Rumex crispus; a common weed, the 
root of which is used in scrofula. 

Dog-bane, Dog-ban; the common name for plants of 
the genus Apocynum. 

Dog-Fennel, Dog-Fen-el; the common name for Maruta 
Cotula. 

Dog-Grass. See Triticvm repens. [tive plant. 

Dog's-Tootli Violet; Erytlironium Americanvm ; a na- 

Dogwood; Dog-wiad; Cornus florida; a small indig- 
enous tree, also known as box-wood. 

Doli Capex, D6-lj Ka-peks; used with reference to a 
criminal who pleads insanity as an excuse for his acts. 

Dolor, Do-lor; (pi. Dolores;) pain. 

Dolorous, D6-lor-us; painful; lugubrius. 

Donovan's Solution, D6n-Q-van'z So-h^-Jon; a solu- 
tion of iodides of arsenic and mercury. 

Dorema Ammoniacum, Do-ri-ma Am-o-nj-a-kum; 
an umbelliferous plant of Persia, which yields gum 
ammoniac. 

Dorsal, Der-sal; pertaining to the back, twelve of the 
vertebrae being distinguished as dorsal vertebrae. 

Dorsum. Der-sum; the back; also, the posterior part of 
any member. 

Dose, Dos: "give;'' the amount of medicine required to 
be given at once, in order to produce the desired 
effect. 

Dossil, D6s-il; lint prepared in a roll, for introduc- 
tion into a wound. 

Douche, DuiJ; a dash of water applied quickly upon 
the head or any part of the body. 

Douve, Duiv; the French name of an intestinal worm, 
known in English as the fluke. 

Dover's Powder, Do-ver'z P^-der; a compound pow- 
der of ipecac, an officinal preparation. 



POCKET LEXICON. 93 

Drachm, Dram: in weight, sixty grains: a teaspoon- 
full of fluid measure. 

Dracontium Fcetidum, Dra-kon-Ji-um Fet-i-dum; 
synonym for the Syntplocarpus foctidus, the skunk cab- 
bage. 

Diagon Koot. Dra-gon Rmt; the common name for 
Arisa m a triphyllum . 

Dragon's Blood: a reddish resin exuded from the 
surface of the fruit of Calamus draco. 

Drastic, Dras-tik: "active." "•brisk:" applied to purga- 
tives that are prompt and violent in their action. 

Dripping Sheet Bath; given by means of a wet sheet, 
with which the whole body, standing or lying, is en- 
veloped and then rubbed. 

Drivelling, Driv-el-in; the involuntary flow of saliva, 
in infancy, old age. and idiocy. 

Dropsy, Drop-si: (contracted fom Hydrops, water;) a 
morbid effusion of water into any of the cavities, as 
the belly, chest, joints, skull, etc. 

Drosera Botundifolia, Dros-er-a Ro-tun-di-fo-li-a: 
the sun-dew. a little marsh plant, used for asthma or 
coughs. 

Drug. Drug: a medicinal plant or other substance, in its 
simple state: also, latterly applied to all medicines. 

Dry-Cupping; applying cupping glasses without scari- 
fying the skin, for the purpose of causing a revulsion 
of blood from any other part. 

Duct of Steno, Dukt oy Stt-no; an excretory duct 
connected with the parotid gland. 

Duct of 'Wharton, — Hwer-ton: an excretory duct 
connected with the submaxilary gland. 

Ducts of Belini, — Be-H-ni: the orifices of the uri- 
nary canals of the kidneys. 

Ductus ad Xasum. Duk-tus ad Xa-sum: the lachry- 
mal duct, extending from the lachrymal sac to the 
nose. 

Ductus Aquosi, — A-kwo-Sj; the lymphatic or wa- 
tery ducts. 

Ductus Arteriosus, — Hr-tt-ri-o-sus: the blood ves- 
sels connecting the aorta and the pulmonary artery, 
in the foetal circulation. 



94 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Ductus Communis Choledoclius, — Kom-i|-nis Kol- 
ed-Q-kus; the union of the cystic and hepatic ducts, 
that convey the bile to the duodenum. 

Ductus Cisticus, — Sis-ti-kus; the vessel that con- 
nects the gall-bladder with the hepatic duct. 

Ductus Ejaculatorius, — L'jak-i|-la-t6-ri-us; a short 
duct in the prostate gland, that carries the semen into 
the urethra. [Communis, etc. 

Ductus Hepaticus, — PTB-pat-i-kus. See Ductus 

Ductus Liachrymalis. See Ductus ad Nasum. 

Ductus Lymphaticus Dexter, — Lim-fat-i-kus Deks- 
ter; a duct on the right side of the thorax, that opens 
into the right jugular vein. 

Ductus Pancreaticus, — Pan-krE-at -i-kus; duct that 
connects with the gall-duct near its junction with the 
duodenum. 

Ductus Venosus, — Vt-no-sus; a blood vessel that 
communicates between the vena porta and the ascend- 
ing vena cava in the foetus. 

Dulcamara, Dul-ka-md-ra. See Solanum Dulcamara. 

Duodenum, Di|-o-db-num; the first division of the 
small intestines, in which the biliary and pancreatic 
secretions flow. [the brain. 

Dura Mater, Di^-ra Md-ter; the external membrane of 

Dwarf Elder; Aralia hispida, the bark of which is used 
as a diaphoretic. 

Dyads, Dj-adz; elements whose atoms have two com- 
bining units. 

Dynainia, Di-nd-mi-a; vital power; strength. 

Dynamic, Di-nam ik; belonging to vital power or force. 

Dysentery, Dis-en-ter-i; a disease of the bowels, in 
which frequent mucous and bloody discharges take 
place, accompanied with fever and griping. 

Dysmenorrhoea, Dis-men-o-ri-a; difficult and some- 
times painful menstruation. 

Dysopsia, Dis-6p-si-a; impaired and painful vision. 

Dyspnoea, Disp-ni-a; difficult breathing; the first stage 
of asphyxia or suffocation. 

Dysosmia, Dis-6s-mi-a; imperfect sense of smell. 

Dyspepsia, Dis-pep-si-a; indigestion; impaired power 
of digestion. 



POCKET LEXICON. 95 

Dysphagia, Dis-fa-ji-a; difficulty of swallowing. 
Dysphonia, Dis-f6-ni-a; difficulty in using the power 

of speech. 
Dysphoria, Dis-fo-ri-a: disquietude; restlessness: ennui. 
Dysuria, Dis-i|-ri-aj impeded and painful urination. 



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Earth-Bath, 8rt-Bqt; a remedial means, consisting of 
the application of hot earth or sand to the body of the 
patient. 

Eau, CO: the French word for water. 

Ebullition, Eb-ul-i-Jon: the act of boiling. 

Eburnation, Eb-ur-nd-Jon; an unusual deposit of phos- 
phate of lime on the cartilages of the joints. 

Ecbolic, Ek-bol-ik; medicines that tend to hasten par- 
turition. 

Ecchymoma, Ek-i-mo-ina; a blue swelling of the leg, 
often following parturition. 

Ecchymosis, Ek-i-m6-sis: the effusion of blood be- 
neath the cuticle. 

Eccoprotic, Ek-o-prot-ik; a mild purgative medicine. 

Eccrynology, Ek-ri-nol-Q-ji; the philosophy of the 
secretions. [cretion. 

Eccritica, Ek-rit-i-ku: diseases of the function of se- 

Eccyesis, Ek-si-i-sis; extra-uterine growth of a foetus. 

Echinate, Ek'i-n&t; covered with prickles. 

Eclampsy, Ek-lamp-si; a kind of epilepsy in which the 
patient seems surrounded with flashes of light. 

Eclectic, Ek-lek-tik: the name of an ancient as well as 
modern school of medicine: the doctrine of choosing 
and using the best thing for the purpose, wherever 
found. 

Ecphlysis, Ek-fli-sis; a vesicular eruption, limited to 
the surface. [sanity. 

Ecphronia, Ek-fr6-ni-a; melancholy, bordering on in- 



96 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Ecphyma, Ek-fj-ma; a cutaneous excrescence. 

Ecpyesis, Ek-pi-i-sis; a term applied to several sup- 
purating skin diseases, as impetigo, ecthyma, scabies. 

Ecstasy, Ek'sta-si; a trance, in which want of sensibil- 
ity, and voluntary motion, with pulsation and breath- 
ing unaffected, are the principal characteristics. 

Ecthyma, Ek-tj-ma; an irritable eruption, but with- 
out fever. 

Ectopia, Ek-t6-pi-a; a luxation, or protrusion. 

Ectozoon, Ek-to-zo-on; insects that infest the surface 
of the body, as lice.. 

Ectropium, Ek-tro-pi-um; the eversion of the eyelids. 

Ectrotic, Ek-trot-ik; treatment designed to prevent the 
development of disease. [ters. 

Eczema, Ek-zt>-ma; an eruption of small smarting blis- 

Edulcoration, L-dul-ko-rd-Jon; sweetening; also, a 
process for separating substances, one of which is 
readily soluble and the other is not. 

Edulcorator, L-dul-ko-rd-tor; an instrument for ap- 
plying a sweetened liquid to another substance. 

Efferent, Ef'er-ent; carrying out of, or from; applied to 
vessels that carry fluids from glands, etc. 

Efflorescence, Ef-lQ-res-ens; crystalline substances, 
which yield a portion of their water of crystallization 
upon exposure to atmosphere. 

Effluvium, Ef-h|-vi-um; an exhalation from animal or 
vegetable matter, generally in a decaying condition. 

Effusion, E-f^-^on; the out-flowing of a liquid from 
its natural vessel into another; or an overflow upon 
surrounding parts. [ter. 

Egestus, l-jes-tus; (pi. Egesta;) excrementitious mat- 

Ejaculator, L-jak-t^-ld-tor; that which throws out; 
applied to a muscle of the penis. 

Elaterin, l-lat-er-in; the acdve principle of Elatermm. 

Elaterium, El-a-tWi-um; a powerful purgative, ob- 
tained from the juice of the fruit of Momordica Ela- 
terium, or squirting cucumber. 

Elbow, ETbo; the angle, or joint, at the upper end of 
the fore-arm. 

Elder, El'der; Sambucus Canadensis; the dried flowers, 
of which are used as a sudorific. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 97 

Elecampane, El-t-kani-ptin; Inula Uelenium, a com- 
mon naturalized plant, native of Europe. 

Electricity. E-lek-tris-i-ti: the fluid, or property, de- 
veloped by friction in rubbing amber, glass, sealing- 
wax, etc.: of late years frequently used as a stimulant 
in rheumatism, paralysis, dyspepsia, etc. 

Electro-Magnetism: a kind of magnetism evolved by 
electrical currents: galvanic electricity. 

Electrolysis, L-lek-trol-i-sis: decomposition superin- 
duced by electricity. 

Electroscope, L-lek-tro-skop; an instrument for meas- 
uring the presence of electricity in a body. 

Electro-Vital Currents; two currents, supposed to be 
of an electrical nature, that exist in animal organiza- 
tions, one external and the other internal. 

Elements, Elt-ments: these substances which cannot 
be separated into two or more different substances. 

Elements, 3Ietallie: such elements as gold, silver, etc. 

Elements, Non-metallic; an arbitrary division of the 
elements, including chlorine, iodine, oxygen, etc. In 
chemical characteristics there is considerable unifor- 
mity, but it is difficult to draw an exact line between 
them and the metallic elements. 

Elemi, El't-mi: a resinous substance, supposed to be 
obtained from Canarium commune, used in the compo- 
sition of plasters. 

Elephantiasis. El-t-fan-ti-a-sis: a disease of the Arabs 
and Greeks, whose principal features are swelled legs 
and face, tubercles, loss of hair and sense of feeling. 

Elettaria Cardamomum, El-e-ta-ri-a Kqr-da-mo- 
mum: a plant of the mountainous portions of India, 
which yields cardamom. 

Elixirs, L-liks-erz: unofficinal preparations, in which 
medicines are made palatable by the presence of sugar, 
spices and alcohol: cordials. 

Elixir of Vitriol; aromatic sulphuric acid. 

Elm, Elm: Ulmus fiUva; slippery elm, a common indig- 
enous tree, the bark of which is used as a demulcent. 

Elutriation, L-hi-tri-a-Jon; decantation: the reduction 
of ores, and other substances, to powder, and then 
floating away the lighter portions by water. 



98 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Elytritis, El-i-tq-tis; inflammation of the vagina. 

Elytroplasty, El-i-tro-plas-ti; the process of closing a 
vaginal fistula with a flap from the labia. 

Elytroptosis, El-i-trop-to-sis; a dropping down, or in- 
version, of the vagina. 

Emansio Mensium, L-man-Ji-o Men-Ji-um; retention of 
the catamenia. [ility. 

Emasculate, L-mas-kii-l&t; impotent; destitute of vir- 

Emasculation, L-mas-ki| -la-Jon; the act by which 
impotency is effected; castration. 

Embalming Em-bqm-irj ; the preserving of a dead 
body, by means of ointments, and antiseptics. 

Embolia, Em-bo-li-a; (Embolus;) the obstruction of a 
vein or artery by a clot of blood. 

Embrocation, Em-bro-kd-Jon; a liniment, or medica- 
ted fluid for rubbing any part. 

Embryo, Em'bri-Q; the earliest stage in which animal 
organization may be discerned in the ovum; also ap- 
plied to a vegetable germ; in the human being, limited 
to the fifth month of gestation. 

Embryogeny, Em-bri-6j-en-i; the growth or produc- 
tion of an embryo. 

Embryology, Em-bri-61-o-ji; a description of the foetus, 
or embryo. 

Embryotomy, Em-bri-6t-o-mi; the destruction or dis- 
memberment of the foetus in vtero, in order to effect 
its delivery, when it cannot be accomplished otherwise. 

Embryulcia, Em-bri-ul-Ji-a; the removal of a lifeless 
foetus, generally by instruments. [stomach. 

Emesis, Em't-sis; vomiting; the act of relieving the 

Emetic, L-met-ik; a substance that provokes vomiting. 

Emetia, (or Emetin), E-mi-Ji-a; an alkaloid obtained 
from ipecac root, a violent emetic. 

Eminenagogue, Em-en-a-gog; a substance having the 
power of promoting the menstrual discharge. 

Emmenia, Em-i-ni-a; the menses. 

Emollient, L-mol-i-ent; having the power of softening 

or soothing. [excitement. 

Empatliema, Em-pa-ti-ma; furious passion, violent 

Empblysis, Em'fli-sis; a vescular eruption, such as in 

the thrush, cow-pox, etc. 



POCKET LEXICON. 99 

Emphyina, Em-f j-ma; a tumor having its origin below 
the skin. 

Emphysema, Em-fi-st-ma: the inflation of the skin by 
the existence of air or gas beneath it. 

Empiric, Em-pir-ik; one whose practice of medicine is 
based on observation and experience, and not in accor- 
dance with scientific theory. 

Empirical, Em-pir-i-kal: experimental; unscientific. 

Empiricism, Ein-pir-i-sizin; a practical familiarity with 
medicines and the treatment of diseases, without a 
thorough theoretical knowledge of the same. 

Emplastra, Em-plas-trci; medicated mixtures, usually 
of resins and lead plaster, adhesive at the temperature 
of the body. [tion. 

Empresma, Em-pres-ma; internal visceral inflamma- 

Empytma, Em-pi-i-ma; an accumulation of pus in the 
thoracic cavity. 

Empyesis, Em-pi-i-sis: suppuration; any develop- 
ment of pimples filled with a purulent fluid. 

Empyoeele, Em'pi-o-sil; the existence of pus within 
the scrotum. 

Emulgent, L-miil-jent; straining, or drawing through; 
applied to the office of the kidneys, in straining the 
serum. 

Emulsin, "L-mul-sin; a substance existing in almonds, 
by the influence of which bitter almond oil is 
formed. 

Emulsion, I-nnil-Jon; suspended particles of finely 
divided resins or oils, prepared by trituration with 
water, usually in connection with mucilage, or yelk of 
egg. [of excretion. 

Emunctory, I-miink-to-ri; applied to vessels or outlets 

Eneorema, En-'B-o-ri-ma; floating nubecula in the 
urine. 

Enamel, En-am-el: the white hard coating of the teeth. 

Enantliesis, En-an-tt-sis: a rash, as in measles, scar- 
let fever, etc. 

Enarthrosis. En-qr-fro-sis; a ball-and-socket joint. 

Encanthis, En-kan-tis; the angle of the eye; applied 
to any excrescence appearing in that locality. 

Encephalitis, En-sef-a-l|-tis; inflammation of the 
brain. 



100 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Enceplialocele, En-sef-a-lo-stl; hernia of the biain, 
through some unnatural fissure of the skull. 

Encephaloid, En-sef-a-lerd; similar in appearance to 
the brain. 

Encephalon, En-sef-a-lon; the brain, as a whole, com- 
prising the cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla oblongata, and 
the contiguous membranes. 

Enchondroma, En-kon-dr6-ina; a tumor, or cartila- 
ginous growth upon the bones. 

Encysted, En-sis-ted; enclosed within a sac. 

Endemic, En-dem-ik; a disease that prevails within a 
certain district. 

Endermic, En-der-mik; ( Endermatic;) the application 
of medicine by rubbing into the skin. 

Endocardial, En-do-kqr-di-al; within the heart. 

Endocarditis, En-do-kqr-d|-tis; inflammation of the 
lining membrane of the heart. 

Endocardium, En-do-kqr-di-um; the membrane that 
lines the heart. 

Endogastritis, En-do-gas-trj-tis; inflammation of the 
membrane that lines the stomach. 

Endogenous, En-doj-en-us; that which increases by 
internal growth. 

Endolymph, En'do-limf; a watery fluid in the laba- 
rynth of the ear. 

Endosperm, En'do-spgrm; the albumen stored between 
the integuments and the embryo, for the purpose of 
nutriment. 

Enema, En'i-ma; a liquid preparation to be injected 
into the rectum; officinal in the B. P. 

Enepidermic, En-ep-i-der-mik; indicating the appli- 
cation of blisters, plasters, poultices, etc., to the skin. 

Engorgement, En-gerj-ment; the conjestion of blood, 
or other fluids, in the vessels of circulation. 

Enostosis, En-os-to-sis; a kind of tumor that some- 
times appears in the medullary cavity of a bone. 

Ens, Ens; "being;" denoting, in chemistry, any sub- 
stance that is supposed to embody all the virtues of 
the materials from which it is composed. 

Ensiform Cartilage, En'si-ferm Kqr-ti-laj; the end 
of the sternum or breast-bone. 



POCKET LEXICON. 101 

Entasis, En'ta-sis: spasms, cramps, lock-jaw. 

Entera, En'tt-m: the intestines, or bowels. 

Enteralgia, En-ter-al-ji-a; colic; spasmodic pains in 
the bowels. 

Enteric, En-ter-ik: relating to the bowels. 

Enteritis, En-ter-i-tis: inflammation of the bowels. 

Enterocele, En'ter-o-stl; hernia or rupture of an in- 
testine. 

Enteralitliiasis, En-ter-al-i-ti-a-sis; the formation of 
concretions in the intestines. 

Enterolithus, En-ter-61-i-tus: the growth of any kind 
of concretion in the bowels or stomach. 

Enterology, En-ter-61-o-ji; the physiological laws re- 
lating to the intestines. 

Enterorrhrea, En-ter-o-ri-a; excessive mucous secre- 
tion of the intestines. [turn. 

Eutcrosclieocele, E-ter-os-kt-o-stl; hernia of the scro- 

Enterotomy, En-ter-ot-o-mi: any cutting, or surgical 
treatment of the intestines. [testines. 

Eiiterozoon, En-ter-o-z6-on; animal life inside the in- 

Entlietic, En-tet-ik: the character of a disease result- 
ing from morbific virus having been implanted in the 
system. 

Entozoon, En-to-zo-on; a species of animal life that 
exists within another, as the common intestinal worm 
and the tape-worm. 

Entropium, En-tr6-pi-um: an inversion of the eyelids 
and eyelashes towards the eye-ball. 

Enucleate. L-m\-kli-at: descriptive of a tumor taken 
from its place of growth like a seed from its hull. 

Enuresis, En-i|-rt-sis: incontinence of urine. 

Epanetus, Ep-an-t-tus remittent, as several kinds of 
fevers. 

Ependema, L-pen-dt-ma ; lining membranes of the 
cavities of the brain. [day. 

Ephemera, t-fem-er-a: a fever that runs for but one 

Ephemeral, L-fem-er-al : lasting for but one day. 

Epliialtes, Ef-i-al-ttz; nightmare; a horribly oppres- 
sive dream. 

Ephidrosis, Ef-i-dr6-sis ; a profuse and unnatural 
perspiration. 



102 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Epibranchial, Ep-i-bran-ki-al; relating to the upper 
part of the branchial arch. 

Epicantlius, Ep-i-kan-tus; a fold of skin in the cor- 
ner of the eye. [of the skin. 

Epichrosis, Ep-i-kr6-sis: a spotted or discolored state 

Epieolie, Ep-i-kol-ik; over the direction of the colon. 

Epicondyle, Ep-i-kon-dil; the outer pro uberance of 
the lower end of the os humeri. 

Epicranial, Ep-i-krd-ni-al; situated on the skull. 

Epici-anium, Ep-i-kra-ni-um; the scalp, or integument 
covering the skull. 

Epicranius, Ep-i-krd-ni-us; the occipito frontalis, or 
muscle of the forhead. 

Epidemic, Ep-i-dem-ik; applied to a disease that pre- 
vails over a large district. [demic. 

Epiclemy, Ep'i-dem-i; a disease that has become epi- 

Epiderinic, Ep-i-der-mik; relating to the epidermis. 

Epidermis, Ep-i-der-mis- the outer nonvascular layer 
of the skin. 

Epididymus, Ep-i-did-i-mus; the convoluted portion 
of the efferent duct of the testicle. 

Epigrea Kepens, Ep-i-jt-a Ri-penz ; the trailing ar- 
butus, used as a diuretic. [trium. 

Epigastralgia, Ep-i-gas-tral-ji-a; pain in the epigas- 

Epigastric, Ep-i-gas-trik; of the nature of the epigas- 
trium. 

Epigastrium, Ep-i-gas-tri-um; the upper region of the 
abdomen, below the sternum, and between the costal 
cartilages. 

Epigeiiesis, Ep-i-jen-iJ-sis; the theory that the embryo 
is the actual product of both sexes; instead of the idea 
that the male furnishes the germ and the female the 
nourishment, or the other theory that the germ exists 
in the female, and is only endowed with life by the 
male. 

Epiglottic, Ep-i-glot-ik; relating to the epiglottis. 

Epiglottis, Ep-i-glot-is; the cartilaginous lid which 
lies above the glottis, at the root of the tongue. 

Epilepsy, Ep'i-lep-si; {Epilepsia,) generally known as 
"the falling sickness:" a sudden convulsion, during 
which the patient falls, unconscious, and froths at the 
mouth. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 103 

Epileptic, Ep-i-lep-tik: relating to epilepsy. 
Epileptoid, Ep-i-lep-te*d; similar to epilepsy. 
Epilobium Aiigustifolium, Ep-i-lQ-bi-uw An-gus- 

ti-fi5-li-uin; the willow-herb, astringent and slightly 

tonic. 
Epinyctis, Ep-i-nik-tis; a rash that appears on the skin 

at night, but disappears in the day time. 
Epiphegus Virginiana, Ep-i-ft-gus Ver-jin-i-a-na: a 

Leafless parasite, on the root of beech trees, usually 

called beech-drops; cancer-root; synonymous with Oro- 

hanchc Virginiana. 
Epiphora, L-pif-o-ra: an excessive secretion of tears; 

also, an overflow of tears on account of an obstruction 

in the lachrymal duct. 
Epiphysis, l-pif-i-sis: the growth of bone upon the 

extremities of long bones. 
Epiplocele, Ep-ip-lo-stl: hernia where part of the 

omentum protrudes. 
Epiploic, Kp-i-plQ-ik: relating to the omentum. 
Epiploitis, Ep-i-plo-j-tis; inflammation of the epip- 
loon, or omentum. 
Epiploinerocele, Ep-ip-lo-mer-o-stl; femoral hernia, 

the omentum protruding near the thigh. 
Epiplomphalocele, Ep-ip-16m-fal-Q-stl; hernia in 

which the protrusion is at the navel. 
Epiploon, Ep-ip-lo-on: the omentum, or second cover- 
ing of the viscera of the abdomen. 
Epiploseheocele, Ep-i-plos-kt-o-stl: hernia in which 

part of the omentum enters the scrotum. 
Epischesis, I.-pis-kt-sis; suppression of the excretions. 
Epispadias, Ep-i-spa-di-as; a preternatural opening 

of the penis, terminating the urethra on the upper side 

of it. 
Epispastic, Ep-i-spas-tik: any medical substance that 

applied to the skin, causes inflammation. [uvula. 

Epistaphylinus, Ep-i-staf-i-li-nus : relating to the 
Episternal, Ep-i-ster-nal: over or upon the sternum. 
Epithelial, Ep-i-tt-li-al: relating to the epithelium. 
Epithelium, Ep-i-tt-li-um: the thin cuticle that covers 

the lips, nipples, etc., that are destitute of the ordinary 

skin. 



104 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Epizoon, Ep-i-ZQ-on. Same as Ectozoon, which see. 

Epizootic, Ep-i-zo-ot-ik; applied to any disease that 
prevails extensively among horses or cattle. 

Epsom Salts; sulphate of magnesium, a well known 
cathartic. 

Epulis, Ep-uMis; a hard swelling on the gums. 

Epulotic, Ep-iT,-16t-ik; having a tendency to cicatrize, 
or heal over. 

Equation, Chemical; L-kwa-Jon, Kem-i-kal; chemical 
reactions represented by a collection of symbols and 
formulae. 

Equinia, L-kwj-ni-a; the glanders in horses. 

Equisetum Myemale, Ek-wi-st>-tutn Hj-t>-ma-l : b; the 
scouring rush, an astringent, used by Homoeopathists. 

Equivalent, L-kwiv-a-lent; the amount of one ele- 
ment necessary to displace another in combination. 

Erechtliites Hieracifolia, L-rek-tj-ttz Hj-er-a-si-f(a- 
li-a; fireweed, the distilled oil of which is used in colic. 

Erethism, Er't-tizm; unusual irritability preceding 
certain accute diseases. 

Erethismus, Er-t-tis-mus; applied to the morbid con- 
dition resulting from sunstroke. 

Ergot, 8r'got; spurred or blasted rye, a fungus growth 
of rye, (Secale cereale;) mostly used to produce con- 
traction of the uterus. 

Ergotin, Sr'go-tin; the active principle of ergot. 

Erigeron Canadense, Er-ij-er-on Kan-a-den-st; Cana- 
da fleabane, a diuretic and astringent. 

Erigeron Philadelphicum; fleabane, a diuretic. 

Erodent, L-rdJ-dent; gnawing, or eating away. 

Erosion, L-r6-^on; consumption by ulceration. 

Erotomania, Er-o-to-ma-ni-a; a mild insanity result- 
ing from love. 

Eructation, L-ruk-ta-Jon; belching; the expulsion of 
wind from the stomach, through the mouth. 

Eruption, L-rup-Jon; pimples or pustules on the skin. 

Eryngium Yuccaefolium, Er-in-ji-um Yuk-t-fo-li- 
um; ( E. aquaticum ;) the button snakeroot, the root of 
which is diaphoretic and expectorant. 

Erysipelas, Er-i-sip-t-las; St. Anthony's fire, redness 
and inflammation of the skin with fever. 



POCKET LEXICON. 105 

Erysipelatus, Er-i-sip-i-la-tus: relating to, or resem- 
bling erisypelas. 

Erythema, Er-i-K-ma: a simple rash, or redness with- 
out fever or vesication. 

Erythrogen, Er-it-ro-jen: the coloring matter, or prin- 
ciple, in blood, that forms the red color. 

Erytliroici, Er-it-rerd: having a red color. 

Erythronium American um, Er-it-r6-ni-um Am-er- 
i-kti-num; dog's-tooth violet, the bulb of which is rec- 
ommended for scrofula. 

Erytlirosis, Er-i-tro-sis : a plethoric condition, the 
blood being rich in fibrin, and of a bright red color. 

Erytliroxylon Coca, Er-i-troks-i-lon K6-ka; a shrub 
of South America which yields Coca leaves. 

Eschar, Es'kqr: the hard and dark slough resulting 
from the use of caustic. [ing flesh. 

Escharotic, Es-kar-6t-ik: a caustic, used for destroy- 

Esogastritis, Es-o-gas-trj-tis: inflammation of the 
membrane of the stomach. 

Esophagus, l-sof-a-gus: the gullet, that extends from 
the pharynx to the cardiac orifice of the stomach. 

Esoterik, Es-o-ter-ik; within: used with reference to 
internal changes in the physical organization. 

Essential Oils, Es-en-Jal CTlz; volatile oils obtained 
by distillation in contact with water. 

Essera, Es't-ra; a rash: any mild cutaneous eruption. 

Ether, Iter; oxide of ethyl, a volatile inflammable 
liquid, obtained by the action of sulphuric acid upon 
alcohol: and usually called sulphuric ether. 

Ethereal Oil, l-tt-rt-al (XI; (or Light Oil of Wine,) 
a product of the action of sulphuric acid upon alcohol. 

Ethers, L'terz: bodies which have the same relation to 
alcohols that metallic oxides have to their hydrates. 

Etherization, L-ter-i-za-Jon; the inhalation of ether, 
to render insensible to pain. 

Ethiops Mineral, L'ti-ops Min-er-al: a mixture of sul- 
phide of mercury and sulphur, obtained by trituration. 

Ethmoid Bone, Et-merd Bon- a bone of the skull hav- 
ing several small holes in it. 

Ethnology, Et-nol-o-ji; the science that treats of the 
resemblances and differences of the various races of 
men. 



106 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Ethyl, Et'il; a theoretical basylous radical, from which 
stand ordinary alcohol is a salt of ethyl. 

Ethylic Alcohol, — Al'ko-hol; ordinary alcohol, ac- 
cepted as the hydrate of ethyl. 

Eucalyptus Globulus, Yui-ka-lip-tus Glob-u^-lus; an 
Australian tree, the leaves of which are used in fevers. 

Eudiometer, Yui-di-om-t-ter; an instrument for meas- 
uring the purity of air, gas, etc. 

Eugenia Pinienta, Yui-ji-ni-a Pi-men-ta; a tree of 
the West Indies, the source of allspice. 

Eunuch, Yui-nuk; a man from whom the genital organs 
have been removed. 

Euonymus Atropurpureus, Yui-6n-i-mus A-tro- 
pur-pi|-rB-us; wahoo; burning bush, the bark of which 
is used as a tonic. 

Eupatorium, Yui-pa-tQ-ri-um; a large genus of native 
herbs, possessing tonic a< d bitter principles. 

Eupatorium Ageratoides, — A-jer-a-to-j-dtiz; the 
white snake-root. 

Eupatorium Purpureum, — Pur-pi|-r5-um; queen 
of the meadow, used in urinary disorders. 

Eupatorium Perfoliatum, — Per-fo-li-a-tum; bone- 
set: thoroughwort: used as a tonic. 

Euphorbia, Yui-fer-bi-a; a large genus of plants with 
milkyjuice, possessing acrid and caustic properties. 

Euphorbia Corollata, — Kor-o-ld-ta; flowering spurge, 
a native plant, emetic and cathartic. 

Euphorbia Hypericifolia, — Hj-per-i-si-fo-li-a; an 
indigenous weed, used in diarrhoea. 

Euphorbia Ipecacuanha; — Ip-'B-kak-q.-an-a; Amer- 
ican ipecac, a reliable emetic. 

Euphorbium, Yui-fer-bi-um; a resinous substance 
obtained from several African Euphorbias, and used as 
an emetic and active cathartic. 

Euphrasia Officinalis, Yui-fra-gi-u — ; eyebright; 
used in diseases of the mucous membrane. 

Euplastic, Ym-plas-tik; a supposed quality of matter 
in the animal organization that renews the tissues of 
the body. 

Eustachian Tube, Yui-std-ki-an Tqb; the canal lead- 
ing from the soft palate to the internal ear. 



POCKET LEXICON. 107 

Eustachian Valve, — Yalv: a fold of the membrane 
of the heart, ia front of the inferior vena cava. 

Evacuant, L-vak-r^-ant: having the power of promoting 
the evacuation of the bowels. 

Evening Primrose, Lv'nirj Prim-roz; (Enotliera bien- 
nis; a common native plant, used in cutaneous diseases. 

Evacuation, L-vak-i|-d-Jon: the act of effecting the dis- 
charge of the bowels: the excrement discharged. 

Evolution, Ev-o-h\-jon; turning, or unfolding. 

Evolution, Spontaneous, — ISpon-td-nB-us; a move- 
ment of the foetus, in arm presentations, so that the 
breech descends. 

Exacerbation, Eks-as-er-bd-Jon: the increase of force 
or violence. [gery. 

Exaeresis, Eks-er-t-sis: the removal of a part, in sur- 

Exania, Eks-a-ni-a; the prolapsus, or depression of the 
anus. 

Exanthema, Eks-an-tt-ma: a rash, or any cutaneous 
eruption. 

Exanthtmatica. Eks-an-tt-rnat-i-ka: applied to erup- 
tive fevers generally. 

Excipient. Ek-sip-i-ent: any substance used for dis- 
guising the nauseous qualities of medicine. 

Excision, Ek-si-301?: the cutting out of any part. 

Excito-Motory, Ek-sj-to-Mo-tor-i : the power possess- 
ed by the spinal nerves of transmitting impressions 
to the spinal marrow, which is reflected to the starting 
point. 

Excoriation, Eks-ko-ri-d-Jon: abrasion of the skin. 

Excrement, Eks'krt-ment; the foeces, or discharge of 
the bowels. 

Excrementitious, Eks-krt-men-ti-Jus; possessing the 
nature of excrement. 

Evcrescence, Eks-kres-ens: any unnatural growth or 
matter adhering to the body. 

Excretion. Eks-krt-Jon; any waste or useless matter 
thrown off. 

Excretory, Eks'krt-to-ri; having the power of throw- 
ing off: relating to excretions, as excretory ducts. 

Exfoetation, Eks-fB-td-Jon; extra uterine or imper- 
fect foetation. 



108 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Exfoliation, Eks-fo-li-d-Jon; the scaling off of dead 
bone or flesh from the living. 

Exhalation, Eks-ha-ld-Jon; the process of evapora- 
ting water or moisture, as from the body. 

Exhibit, Eks-ib-it; medically, to administer a remedy. 

Exocardial, Eks-o-kqr-di-al; external to, or outside 
the heart. 

Exoccipital, Eks-ok-sip-i-tah applied to the condyloid 
process of the occipital bone. 

Exogenous, Eks-oj-en-us; growing from without; ap- 
plied to processes of bone that shoot out from the main 
body. 

Exogonium Purga, Eks-o-gQ-ni-um Ptir-ga; synonym 
for Ipomcea Jalapa. 

Exomphalus, Eks-6m-fa-lus; umbilical hernia, occur- 
ring mostly in infants. 

Exophthalmia, Eks-of-tal-ini-a; swelling and projec- 
tion of the eyeball. 

Exostosis, Eks-os-t6-sis; the enlargement of a bone, by 
the growth of extraneous matter upon it. 

Exoteric, Eks-o-ter-ik; changes that take place in the 
organization from external causes. 

Expectorant, Eks-pek-to-rant; promoting the discharge 
of mucus from the lungs. 

Expectoration, Ek-spek-to-rd-Jon; the discharge of 
mucous matter from the lungs, by coughing or 
spitting. 

Expiration, Eks-pi-rd-Jon; the outward breathing of 
air from the lungs. 

Exploration, Eks-plo-rd-Jon; the examination of a 
patient with reference to physical signs of disease, as 
by inspection of parts, auscultation, percussion, etc. 

Expressed Oils, Eks-prest 01z; oils obtained by pres- 
sure, as linseed oil. 

Expulsion, Eks-pul-Jon; the act of emptying the bowels 
or bladder, delivery of a foetus, etc. 

Expulsive, Eks-pul-siv; that which presses out, as the 
action causing pains in child-birth. 

Exsanguineous, Ek-san-gwin-b-us; destitute of blood. 

Exsiccation, Ek-si-kd-Jon; drying of moist bodies by 
heat, or by absorption. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 109 

Exstrophy, Ek'stro-fi: displacement of a part, or organ; 
a cogenital malformation. 

Extension, Eks-ten-Jon; the straightening out of a 
limb, by pulling in the direction from the trunk. 

Extensor, Eks-ten-sor; applied to muscles that stretch 
outward: E. brevis digitorum pedis, a muscle in the back 
of the foot, that extends the first four toes: E. commu- 
nis digitorum pedis, a muscle in the forepart of the 
leg that extends the last four toes : E. digitorum com- 
munis, a muscle of the forearm that extends all the 
fingers: E. proprius policis pedis, a muscle in the fore- 
part of the leg that extends the great toe. 

Extirpation, Eks-ter-pa-Jon; the removal or cutting 
awav of a part. 

Extract, Fluid, Eks'trakt, Flij r id: solution of the me- 
dicinal principles of plants, made by exhausting the 
proper part of the plant with an appropiate menstruum 
and evaporating to a specific bulk. 

Extract. Solid: essentially a fluid extract evaporated 
to a consistence proper for forming pills. 

Extra Uterine, Eks'tra Yui-ter-in: applied to irregu- 
lar or imperfect fcetation, in which the foetus is found 
outside the uterus. 

Extravasation, Eks-trav-a-sd-Jon: the effusion of blood 
or other fluid, into other than its own proper cavities. 

Extroversion, Eks-tro-ver-Jon: the malformation of a 
part, by its appearing inside out. 

Exudation. Eks-ii-dA-Jon: the sweating or soaking out 
of a liquid through the membrane that contains it. 

Eye, 'f : the organ of sight. 

Eyebright, tfr'bnt; Euphrasia officinalis, which see. 



110 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 



IF 



F., or Ft.; (fiat;) make, or let there be made. 

Face Ague, Fas -B'gi],; neuralgia; pain in the nerve of 
the face. 

Facial, Fa-Jal; relating to the face. 

Facial Nerve, — Nerv; the hard portion of the seventh 
pair of nerves. 

Facial Vein, — Van; a vein that begins at the top of 
the forehead, and crosses the face diagonally to the in- 
ternal jugular vein. 

Facies Rubra, Fa-Ji-Bz Rui-bra; redness in the face. 

Faculty, Fak-ul-ti; (Med.) the professors and lecturers 
on medical science. 

Faeces, Fi>-st>z; excretions from the anus. 

Faecula, Fek-iT,-la. See Fecula. 

Fahrenheit's Thermometer, Far-en-hit's Rer-mom- 
t-ter; it marks freezing at 32 °, and boiling at 212°; 
other scales differ, but this is generally in use in the 
United States. 

Falciform Process, Fal-si-ferm Pro'ses ; a scythe- 
shaped process that separates the hemispheres of the 
brain. 

Falling Sickness. See Epilepsy. 

Fallopian Ligament, Fa-16-pi-an Lig-a-ment; the 
round ligament of the uterus, first described by the 
anatomist Fallopius. 

Fallopian Tubes; two canals extending from the ova- 
ries to the uterus. 

False Bittersweet, Fels Bit-er-swt>t; Celastrus scan- 
dens, a native climbing shrub. 

False Membrane, — Mem-bran; resulting from inflam- 
mation in croup, diptheria, etc. 

False Ribs, Fels Ribz ; the five inferior ribs. 

False Unicorn, — Yui-ni-kern ; Chamcelirinm luteum, 
an indigenous plant. 

Falx Cerebelli, Falks Ser-t-bel-j; the part of the dura 
mater which separates the lobes of the cerebellum. 



POCKET LEXICON. Ill 

Falx Cerebri, — .Ser-t-bq. Same as Falciform Process, 
whieh see. 

Farcy, Fqr-si; Equinia, or the glanders, a disease of 
horses, sometimes communicated to men. 

Farina Tritici, Fa-ri-na Trit-i-si: wheat flour. 

Fascia, FaJ-i-a; a bandage, or ligament; the expan- 
sion of muscles. 

Fascia Cribii'ormis, — Krib-i-for-mis; a cellular web 
stretched over the inguinal glands. 

Fascia Iliaca, — I-li-a-ka; a fascia that covers the iliac 
and psoae muscles. [the thigh. 

Fascia Lata. — Lti-ta; a muscle of the upper part of 

Fascia Spiralis, — Spi-ra-lis; the roller or bandage 
that is wound round a limb. 

Fascia Superficialis, — Sij-per-fi-J"i-&-lis: a mem- 
brane that extends over the abdomen, and down in 
front of the thighs. 

Fascia Transversalis, — Trans-ver-sa-lis: a cellular 
membrane outside the peritoneum, lining the trans- 
versalis muscle. 

Fasciate, FaJ-i-at: flattened, or broadened like a band. 

Fasciation, FaJ-i-a-Jon: applying a bandage to a wound- 
ed part. [bundles. 

Fasicular. Fa-sik-T^-lar; bound together: clustered in 

Fasciculus, Fa-sik-i|-lus: a small bundle of fibres or 
muscles. 

Fasciola Hepatica, Fa-sj-o-la EPB-pat-i-ka: the disto- 
ma, or fluke worm. 

Fat Acids, Fat As'idz; those acids which enter into 
the composition of fats, as oleic acids. 

Fauces, Fe-stz: the cavity in the back of the mouth. 

Faux. Feks: (pi. fauces;) the opening of the pharynx. 

Favus. Fa-vus; honey-comb; a pustule resembling 
honey-comb. 

Fe.; Ft; symbol for ferrum. 

Febrifuge, Feb-ri-fuj; a remedy for abating the vio- 
lence of fevers. 

Febrile, Feb-ril: feverish; belonging to fever. 

Febris, Ft-bris: (pl./efcresy) a fever. 

Fecula. Fek-i^-la; starch; deposit of the vegetable 
juices. 



112 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Feculent, Fek-i^-lent; having the nature of dregs. 
Fecundation, Ft-kun-da-Jon; impregnating; making 

fruitful. 
Fel Bovinum, Fel Bo-vj-num; ox-gall, used in cases 

where there is a deficient biliary secretion, 
Fellifluus, Fel-if-lu^-us; flowing with bile. 
Felon, Fel-on; a deep and painful abscess, generally on 

the fingers, arising beneath the peritoneum. 
Femoral, Fem-or-al; belonging to the thigh. 
Femorocele, Fem-or-Q-stl; hernia cruralis; rupture or 

tumor of the leg. 
Femur, Ft>-inur; the thigh; the long tubular bone of 

the thigh. 
Fenestra, Ft-nes-tra; a window, or opening; applied 

to two openings of the timpanum of the ear. 
Fennel Seed, Fen-el Std; the aromatic fruit of the 

Famiculum vulgare, used as a carminative. 
Fenugreek, Fen-i|-grBk; the seed of Trigonella Fcenum- 

gr cecum t mostly used in horse and cattle powders. 
Fermentation, Fer-men-ta-Jon; the decomposition of 

organic substances with production of alcohol. 
Ferric Salts, Fer-ik Selts; those which contain less 

metal than ferrous salts, as Ferric Sulphate, the higher 

of the two sulphates. 
Ferrous Salts, Fer-us Selts; those which contain the 

largest relative proportion of metal; as Ferrous Sul- 
phate, the lower of the two sulphates. 
Ferriferous, Fer-if-er-us; containing, or having the 

nature of iron. 
Ferrum, Fer-um; the metal iron. 
Ferula Assafsetida, Fer-q,-la As-a-fet-i-da; synonym 

for Narthex Assafcetida. 
Fever, Fi-ver; a form of disease that involves the gen- 
eral system, in which increased heat and pulse, 

thirst, and debility are prominent indications. 
Fever-root; Triosteum perfoliatum, a native plant, the 

root of which is a mild cathartic. 
Feverfew, Fi-ver-fq, ; Pyrethrum parthenium, a garden 

herb, used as a tonic; Leucanthenum Parthenium Gordon. 
Fibre, Fi-ber; minute filaments or threads, animal or 

vegetable, composing the structure. 



POCKET LEXICON. 113 

Fibril, Fj-bril; the diminutive of fibre, applied to the 
extremely attenuated threads composing muscular or- 
ganization. 

Fibrin, Fi-brin; a whitish compound substance existing 
in both vegetable and animal organizations. 

Fibro-Cartilage, Fj-bro Kqr-ti-loj; a membranous 
substance at the base of the ear, and of which the rings 
of the trachea are formed. 

Fibula, Fib-i\-la: the smaller of the long bones extend- 
ing from the knee to the ankle. 

Ficus Carica, Fi-kus Kar-i-ka: the fig tree. 

Fig-wort, Fig-wurt; Scrophularia nodosa, a native plant 
of Europe, but now a common weed of the United 
States, used in blood diseases. 

Filaria, Fil-a-ri-a; the thread-like worm that infests the 
eyes of horses. 

Frlix 3Ias, Fi-liks Mas; the male fern, Aspidium Filix 
mas; the root of which is used for the expulsion of 
tape- worms. [filter. 

Filtrate, Fil-tr&t: the liquid which passes through the 

Filtration, Fil-trd-Jon; separating impurities from a 
fluid, by straining. 

Filtruni, Fil-trum; a filter. 

Fimbria, Fim-bri-a; a fringe; the fringe-like extremi- 
ties of the Fallopian tubes. 

Fire-Damp, Fir-Damp: an explosive gas, found in 
mines, composed chiefly of light carburetted hydrogen. 

Fireweed, Fir-wtd; Erechthites hieracifolia ; a common 
weed, largely used in preparing volatile oil, valuable 
in liniments. 

First Intention, Ferst In-ten-Jon; union of a wound 
by adhesion without suppuration. 

Fisb Berries, FiJ Ber-iz; the fruit of Coccnlus Indi- 
ans, a narcotic poison, mostly used to stupefy fish. 

Fissura !Longituc!inalis, Fi-Jt|-ra Lon-ji-tt^-di-na-lis; 
a deep fissure on the median line of the brain. 

Fissura Silvii, — Sil-vi-j; the fissures between the 
anterior and middle lobes of the cerebrum. 

Fissury Umbilicalis, — Um-bil-i-ka-lis; the fissure 
in which the umbilical vein lies in the foetus. 

Fissure, FiJ-nr; a groove; a crack in a bone. 



114 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Fistula, Fis-ti^-la; an ulcer, or opening, from an inter- 
nal part of the body, that is difficult to heal. 

Fistula in Ano, — in £'nQ; an ulcer in the cellular 
walls of the anus. 

Five-Finger; a common name for Potentilla Canadensis; 
cinquefoil. 

Five-flowered Gentian, — Jen-Jan ; Gentiana quin- 
quejiora, used as a tonic. 

Flag, Blue. See Iris versicolor. 

Flag-. Sweet. See Acorus Calamus. 

Flatulence, Flat-i|-lens; wind or gas in the stomach 
and bowels, caused by fermentation. 

Flatus, Fld-tus; flatulence, etc., same as above. 

Flax, Flaks; Linatn usitatissimum, the seed of which are 
demulcent, and ground are used to form poultices; they 
also yield linseed oil. [weed. 

Fleabane, Fli-b&n; Erigeron Philadelphicmn, a common 

Fleabane, Canada; Erigeron Canadense, a weed, diu- 
retic and astringent. 

Fleam, Fltm; a large lancet, used for bleeding horses. 

Flesli-colored Aselepias, As-kli-pi-as; Asclepias 
incarnuta, white Indian hemp, a native plant found 
on the banks of streams. 

Flexor, Fleks-or; applied to numerous muscles that 
bend joints; Flexor longus digitorum pedis, a muscle 
rising on the tibia and extending to the last four toes, 
which it bends; F. longis policis, a muscle that bends 
the thumb; F. longus policis pedis, a muscle that bends 
the great toe. 

Floating Ribs, Flot-in Ribz; the last two of the false 
ribs, not united with the others. 

Floccillation, F16k-si-ld-Jon; the thoughtless picking 
at the bed-clothes by a patient, a dangerous symptom. 

Flocci Volitantes, F16k-sj Vol-i-tan-ttz; small objects 
apparently flying before the eyes, in impaired vision. 

Flocculus, Fl6k-i|-lus; one of the lobes of the cere- 
bellum. 

Flooding, Fliid-in; uterine hemorrhage, especially at 
the time of parturition. 

Flores, F16-rbz; flowers of plants, but also applied to 
such minerals as take a pulverized form by sublima- 
tion. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 115 

Flowering Spurge, Fli-er-irj Spuij; Euplwrhia corollata. 
Flowers of sulphur, Fl"S-erz ov Siil-fur: sublimed 

sulphur, obtained by rapid condensation of sulphur 

vapor; often improperly written Flour of Sulphur. 
Fluid Extracts, Fh\-id Eks'trakts: solutions of the 

medicinal principle of plants in alcohol and mixtures 

of alcohol, glycerine, and water. 
Fluid, Magnesia. Fhi-id Mag-ni-gi-a; a solution of 

carbonate of magnesium in carbonic acid water; used 

as a laxative. 
Flux, Fluks: to flow: an excessive discharge of diluted 

matter from the bowels. 
Fluxion, Fliik-Jon; fusion: the concentration of blood 

to any organ. 
Feeniculuni Yulgare, FT-nik--q-lum Vul-gd-rE; an 

umbelliferous plant of Europe, which yields fennel. 
Foetal, Ft-tal: pertaining to the foetus. 
Foeticide, Fi-ti-sid; the unlawful destruction of the 

fa tus in utero. 
Foetation, Ft-ta-Jon: pregnancy. 
Feetor, Fi-tor: a rank, putrid smell. 
Foetus, Fi-tus; the child, live months from conception 

till time of birth. 
Follicle, F61-i-kl; a small bag or cavity. 
Folliculate, Fol-ik-ii-lat: having follicles. 
Fomentation, Fo-men-tCL-Jon: application of hot cloths, 

with or without medicinal preparations. 
Fonies. Fo-mtz: ( pi. Fomites, ) woollen clothing, or other 

porous substances capable of carrying contagious 

ef flii via. 
Fons Pulsatilis, Fons Pul-se-til-is: the front fontanel, 

so named because arterial pulsation may be there felt 

for years after birth. 
Fontanel, F6n-tan-el: the apertures in the skulls of 

infants between the frontal and parietal bones. 
Fonticculus, Fon-tik-i|-lus; a place of issue, or arti- 
ficial ulcer. 
Foramen, For-d-men: a small hole or opening. 
Foramen Caecum, — Si-kum: the cavity at the base 

of the spine of the frontal bone; also, the follicle at the 

root of the tongue. 



116 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Foramen Magnum Occipitis, — Mag- num. Ok-sip-i- 
tis; the large opening of the occipital bone. 

Foramen Munroe, — Mun-ro; the opening by which 
each lateral ventricle of the brain communicates with 
the third ventricle. 

Foramen Ovale, — (D-va-lt; the opening in the par- 
tition between the right and left auricles of the foetus. 

Foramen Winslow, — Winz-lo; the passage through 
which the smaller sac of the peritoneum communicates 
with the sac of the omentum. 

Foramen Rotundum, — Ro-tun-dum ; the aperture 
of the internal ear. 

Force, Chemical. See Ohemism. 

Fore- Arm, For-Hrm; the part of the arm between the 
elbow and wrist. 

Formates, Fer-mats; salts of formic acid. 

Formic Acid, Fer-mik As'id; an acid found in ants 
and the leaves of the stinging-nettle. 

Formula, Fer-inii-la; (See Chemical Formula); also 
applied to prescriptions and receipts. 

Fornix, Fer-niks; a whitish substance of the brain. 

Fossa, Fos-cl; a shallow groove, or sinus. 

Fossa Hyaloidea, — Hj-a-lo-i-dt-a; the cavity in 
which the crystalline lens is set. 

Fossa Inuominata, — In-noin-i-na-ta; the depression 
between the helix and the anthelix of the ear. 

Fourchette, Fuir-Jet; a small fold connecting the labia 
of the vulva in the female. 

Fousel Oil, Fix-sel 01. See Fusel Oil. 

Foveate, Fcj-vt-at; pitted; having little depressions. 

Foveolate, Fo-vt-o-lat; characterized by small depres- 
sions. 

Fowler's Solution, F^-ler'z So-li^-Jon ; an alkaline 
solution 01 arsenious acid. 

Foxglove, Foks-gluv: Digitalis purpurea; a fine flow- 
ering plant of Europe; the leaves a valuable sedative 
and diuretic. 

Fractura, Frak-tij-rcL; a fracture or break in a bone. 
It may be comminuted or compound, crushed in several 
pieces; or simple, divided without lasceration of the 
flesh. 



POCKET LEXICON. 117 

Fraena Epiglottidis, Fri-na Ep-i-glot-i-dis: a mem- 
brane that unites the epiglottis to the os hoides and 
tongue. 

Fraenuni Labioruni, Frt-ruin Lab-i-6-rum: the lower 
membrane uniting the labia of the vulva. 

Fraenum Linguae, — Lin-gwt- a membrane under the 
base of the tongue. 

Fragiletas Ossium. Fra-jil-t-tas Os'i-uin; unnatural 
brittleness of the bones. 

Frasera Carolinensis, Fra-zt-ra Kar-o-lj-nen-sis; 
American Columbo; an indigenous plant, the root of 
which is tonic; synonym for Frasera Walter i. 

Fraxinus, Frak-si-nus; the generic name for the dif- 
ferent species of ash trees. 

Fraxinus Ornus, — Or nus; the flowering ash, a tree 
of Sicily, the source of manna. 

Fremitus, Frem-i-tus: vibration; an irregular move- 
ment of the muscular system. 

Friction. Frik-Jon; a rapid rubbing of the skin, with 
a towel, or brush, which stimulates the circulation of 
the blood to the surface. 

Fringe-Tree, Frinj Trt: Chionanthus Virginica, a small 
tree, native of the southern states. 

Frons, Frons; the forehead, between the eyebrows and 
hair of the head. 

Frostwort, Frost-wurt: Heli anthem urn Canadense, an 
indigenous plant, used for the scrofula. 

Fucus Yesiculosus, Frj-kus Ye-sik-ip-lo-sus; bladder- 
wrack; recommended as anti-fat. 

Funiing Sulphuric Acid, Fi'i-niirj Sul-ft|-rik As 'id; 
Nordkausen sulphuric Acid, made by distillation of 
sulphate of iron. 

Fumitory. Frj-ini-to-ri: Fumaria officinalis, a European 
plant, naturalized in the United States, and used as a 
tonic and alterative. 

Fundament, Ffin-da-ment; the bottom; the anus. 

Fungus, Fun-gus: (pl./t#»^iy) a cellular excrescence 
over wounds and ulcers; proud flesh. 

Fungus Haematodes, — Hem-a-to-dtz : Medullary 
Sao ma, or soft cancer: malignant and generally fatal. 

Fused Nitrate of Silver; lunar caustic. 



118 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Fusel Oil Fq,-sel 01; an oily liquid substance in the 
distillation of alcoholic liquors, chiefly amylic alcohol, 
and used in preparing artifical valerianic acid. 

Fustic, Fiis-tik ; a yellow dye-wood, obtained from 
Morns tinctoria. 



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Ga&us Morrhua, Grd-dus M6r-ra-a; the cod-fish. See 
Cod-liver Oil. 

Galactagogue, Ga-lak-ta-gog; that which causes a flow 
of milk. 

Galactia, Ga-lak-Jl-a; a defective or excessive flow of 
milk. [coagulation. 

Galactin, Ga-lak-tin; the principle of milk that causes 

Galactirrhoea, Ga-lak-ti-ri-a; a morbid and unusual 
flow of milk. 

Galactocele, Ga-lak-to-stl; a swelling that contains a 
milk-like fluid. 

Galactometer, Gal-ak-t6rn-i>-ter; an instrument for 
testing the quality of milk. 

Galang-al, Ga-lan-gal; the root of Mar ant a Galanga, used 
as a stimulant. 

Galbanum, Gal-b&-num; an exudation from an umbel- 
liferous plant of Persia, used as a stimulant and anti- 
spasmodic, [head. 

Galea, Gal-'B-a; a kind of headache; a bandage for the 

Galena, Ga-li-na; native sulphuret of lead. 

Galenic, Ga-len-ik; according to Galen, a distinguished 
physician, noted for the non-chemical use of drugs. 

Galipea Officinalis, Ga-li-pi-a Of-i-si-na-lis; a tree of 
the West Indies and South America, the source of 
Angustura hark. [of pine trees. 

Galipot, Gal-i-pot; white resin, obtained from a species 

Galium Aparine, Gal-i-um Ap-a-rj-nt; cleavers; goose- 
grass; used as a diuretic. 



POCKET LEXICON. 119 

Gall, Gel: the secretion of the liver: purified ox-gall. 
Gall-bladder; Gel-blad-er: the receptacle of bile under 

the right lobe of the liver. 
Gall-Duct ; the duct that connects the gall-bladder 

with the liver, or hepatic duct. 
Gall-Stone. Gel- S ton; biliary concretions that form in 

the gall-bladder or ducts. 
Gallic Acid, Gal-ik As id: a vegetable acid, always 

made from tannic acid. 
Gallicus Morbus, Gal-i-kus Mer-bus; sometimes used 

as a synonym for Syphilis. 
Gallipot. Gal-i-pot: an earthen pot, used to contain 

ointments. 
Galls. Gelz; morbid growths on the dyer's oak. ( Qaercus 

infect oria, caused by the punctures of insects: they 

are very astringent, and are the source of gallic and 

tannic acids. 
Galvanic 3Ioxa, Gal-van-ik M6k-sa: the employment 

of electricity for producing the effects of cauterization. 
Gamboge. Gaui-boj: a yellow gum resin, the concrete 

juice of Garcinia Morella; an active cathartic. 
Gambogic Acid, or Cambogic Acid; the resinous 

purgative principle of gamboge. 
Gaiigliforin, Gaij-gli-ferrn; having the appearance of a 

ganglion. 
Ganglion. Gan-gli-on; a knot or enlargement on a tendon 

or nerve, an encysted tumor similarly located. 
Gangrene, Gan-grtn: incipient mortification. 
Garcinia 3Iorella. Gqr-sin-i-a Mut-rel-a; a tree of 

India, the source of gamboge. [throat. 

Gargarisma. Gqr-ga-ris-ma; a gargle, or wash for the 
Garlic. Gqr-lik ; Allium sativum, a garden plant, the 

bulb of which is used as a stimulant. 
Gasseriau Ganglion. Ga-st-ri-an Gan-gli-on; enlarge- 
ment of the fifth pair of nerves. 
Gaster. Gas-ter: the stomach, or belly. 
Gastremia. Gas-trt-mi-a: congestion, in which the 

veins of the stomach become engorged. 
Gastralgia. Gas-tral-ji-a: pain in the stomach. 
Gastric Fever, formerly applied to bilious fever. 
Gastric juice; a secretion of the stomach. 



120 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Gastricism, Gas-tri-sizm; a theory that derangements 
of the stomach and bowels are the cause of all diseases. 

Gastritis, Gas-tr|-tisj inflammation of the stomach. 

Gastrocele, Gas-tro-stl; hernia in which a portion of 
the stomach protrudes. 

Gastrocnemius, Gas-trok-ni-mi-us; the chief muscle of 
the calf of the leg. [stomach, 

Gastrodynia, Gas-tro-din-i-a; spasms of pain in the 

Gastroenteritis, Gas-tro-en-ter-j-tis; inflammation of 
the mucous membrane of the stomach and bowels. 

Gastroepiploic, Gas-tro-ep-i-pl6-ik; belonging to the 
stomach and omentum; applied to arteries, veins, etc., 
of the stomach. 

Gastroid, Gas-trerd; resembling the stomach. 

Gastrolithus, Gas-trol-i-tus; calculus, or stone, in the 
stomach. 

Gastromalacia, Gas-tro-ma-ld-Ji-a; softening of the 
stomach. [ach. 

Gastronosos; Gas-tron-o-sos; derangement of the stom- 

Gastropathy, Gas-trop-a-ti; affection, or disease, of 
the stomach. 

Gastrotomy, Gas-trot-o-mi; an incision through the 
abdomen, for removing a foetus or tumor. 

Gelatin, Jel-a-tin; a pure kind of glue, obtained from 
bone-cartilage, tendons, etc. 

Gelatinous Tissues, Jt-lat-in-us TiJ-i^z; such as, when 
boiled in water, yield a substance resembling gelatine. 

Gelseniin, Jel-sem-in; an alkaloid of gelsemium; it is 
poisonous, and resembles the root in action. 

Gelseminic Acid, Jel-sem-in-ik As'id; acid found in 
gelsemium, strongly fluorescent when dissolved in an 
alkaline solution. 

Gelsemium Sempervirens, — Sem-per-vj-renz; yel- 
low jasmine, an evergreen twining shrub of the south- 
ern states, the fresh root of which is used to control 
the heart's action and to quiet the nerves. 

Gena, Ji-na; the cheek; Gence, the cheeks. 

Genetica, Jij-net-i-ka; diseases of the sexual function. 

Geneticus, J'B-net-i-kus; belonging to the generative 
functions. 

Geniculate, Jen-ik-i|-lat; bent like the knee. 



POCKET LEXICON. 121 

Geniculum, Jen-ik-ty-lum; a small joint, or knot, as on 
the knee. 

Genitals, Jen-i-talz; the organs of generation. 

Genito-Crural, Jen-i-to-Krtd-ral; the nerve rising 
from the first lumbar, and supplying the spermatic 
cord and crural arch. 

Genu, Ji-ni|: (^pl. Genua;) the knee; the joint between 
the leg and thigh. 

Gentian, Jen-Jan; the root of Gentiana lutea, a moun- 
tainous plant of Europe; a valuable tonic. 

Gentiana, Jen-Ji-d-na; a genus of plants possessing 
tonic and bitter principles. The Gentiana lutea, or 
gentian plant of Europe, and the Gentiana puberula and 
G. quinquejiora, (five flowered gentian), of the United 
States are the species most used. 

Genua Valga, Jen-i|-a Yal-ga: the deformity that re- 
sults in the knees knocking together as one walks. 

Geranium Maculatum, Jer-a-ni-urn Mak-i^-ld-turn; 
cranesbill, an indigenous showy plant, the root of 
which is an astringent. 

Geraticus, Jti-rat-i-kus, pertaining to old age; pi. Ger- 
atici, a class of diseases. 

German Chamomile, Jer-man Kam-o-mjl; the flower 
of Matricaria ChamomiUa, tonic in its nature. 

Germinal Membrane. See Blastoderm. 

Gerocomia, Jer-o-ko-mi-a: the hygiene and medical 
treatment required for old age. [child in ntero. 

Gestation, Jes-ta-Jon: pregnancy: the growth of the 

Geum Rivale, Ji-um Ri-va-lt ; water avens, the root 
of which is astringent and slightly tonic. 

Gibbiformus, Gib-i-fer-mus; resembling a hump; crook- 
edness or convexity of the spine. 

Gibbosity, Gi-bos-i-ti; the condition of having convex- 
ity of the spine. 

Gillenia Stipulacea, Ji-li-ni-a Stip-ii-la-st-a: Bow- 
man's root; properties similar to those of G. trifloliata s 
and more efficacious. 

Gillenia Trifoliata, — Tri-fQ-li-a-ta; Indian physic; 
an indigenous remedy: root emetic and cathartic. 

Gimbernat's Ligament, Jirn-ber-nat's — ; the broad 
part of Poupart's ligament. 



122 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Ginger, Jin-jer; the root of Zingiber officinale, an aro- 
matic stimulant. 

Gingiva, Jin-jj-va; the gum, or covering of the base of 
the teeth. 

Gingivitis, Jin-ji-v|-tis; inflammation of the gums. 

Ginglimus, Jin-gli-inus; a hinge-like joint, as the knee 
and elbow. 

Ginseng, Jin-sen; Aralia quinquefolia. — Gray; ( Panax 
quinqnefoliam,) a native plant, the root of little medical 
virtue, mostly used by the Chinese. 

Glabbella, Gla-bel-a; the space between the eye-brows. 

Glabrus, Gla-brus; smooth, devoid of hair. 

Glacial Acetic Acid; acetic acid free from water. 

Glacial Phosphoric Acid; a transparent glass-like sub- 
stance, which should be metaphosphoric acid, but is 
usually impure. [from the blood. 

Gland, Gland; an organ for secreting different fluids 

Glanders, Glan-derz; diseases of horses. See Farcy. 

Glandula, Glan-di^-la; a small gland. 

Glans Clitoridis, Glanz Klit-6r-i-dis; the gland, or ex- 
treme end of the clitoris. 

Glans Penis, — Pi-nis; the extremity of the penis. 

Glauber's Salts, Gle-ber'z Selts; sulphate of sodium, 
a well known horse cathartic. 

Glaucoma, Glo-k6-ma; (Glaucosis,) opacity of the vit- 
reous humor of the eye, causing dimness of vision. 

Glaucomatus Gle-kom-a-tus; affected with glaucoma. 

Glechoma Hederacea, Glb-ko-ma Hed-er-a-st-a; syn- 
onym for Nepeta Glechoma. 

Gleet, GrBt; chronic gonorrhoea; a thin matter appear- 
ing in ulcerous sores. 

Glisson, Capsule of, Glis-on; the fibrous sheath envel- 
oping the vessels of the liver. 

Globulin, Glob-i^-lin; the colorless residuum after the 
red matter has been extracted from the blood. 

Globus Hystericus, Glo-bus His-ter-i-kus; the sense 
of choking, in hysteria, caused by the rising of air in 
the oesophagus. 

Globus Major, Glo>-bus Md-jor; the upper extremity 
of the epididymus. [ymns. 

Globus Minor, — Mj-nor the lower part of the epidid- 



POCKET LEXICON. 123 

Glomerate, G16m-er-at; congregated, compacted to- 
gether. 
Glonoine, Glco-no-in; nitro-glycerine; a mixture of 

glycerine, sulphuric acid, and fumigating vitric acid; 

used by the Homoeopathists for headache. [taste. 

Glossa, Glos-a; the tongue, which is the chief organ of 
Glossagra, G16s-a-graj ( Glossaglia;) pain in the 

tongue. 
Glossantlirax, Glos-an-traks: carbuncle on the tongue. 
Glossitis, Glos-j-tis: inflammation of the tongue. 
Glosocele, G16s-o-sSl; involuntary extrusion of the 

tongue. [form. 

Glossoides, Glos-o-j-d'Sz; resembling the tongue in 
Glossology, Glos-ol-Q-ji; the nature and science of the 

tongue. 
Glossolysis, Glos-61-i-sis; paralysis of the tongue. 
Glossomantia, Glos-o-man-Ji-a; prognosis of a disease 

from the condition of the tongue. 
Glossopharyngeal, Glos-o-Far-in-jt-al; applied to 

the eighth pair of nerves. 
Glossoplegia, Glos-o-plt-ji-a; paralysis of the tongue. 
Glossoscopia, Glos-o-sk6-pi-a; diagnosis of disease by 

examination of the tongue. 
Glottis, Glot-is; the opening into the wind pipe, or ap- 

perture of the larynx. 
Glottitis, Glot-j-tis; inflammation of the glottis. 
Glucose, Glr|-k6s; grape-sugar, which see. 
Glucosides, Glt^-ko-sidz: proximate vegetable principles 

which, under the influence of dilute acids and heat, 

are decomposed, yielding as one product, glucose. 
Glucosurea. Gln,-kQ-sfj,-ri-a; descriptive of the urine 

in diabetes mellitus. 
Gluteus, Gh|-tt-us; three muscles of the buttocks, viz: 

maximus, mediae, and minimus. 
Gluten, Gh|-ten: glue; vegetable albumen, or the resi- 
due of wheat after the starch has been extracted. 
Glutitis, Glip-tj-tis; inflammation of the muscles of 

the buttocks. [stance obtained from fats. 

Glycerin, Glis-er-in; ( Glyceric Alcohol: ) a sweet sub- 
Glycerites, Glis-er-i-tiz; mostly solutions of medicinal 

substances in glycerin. 



124 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Glycogen, Glis-o-jen; a substance in the liver that may 
be converted into glucose. 

Glycyrrliiza Glabra, Glis-er-|-za Gld-bra; a legumin- 
ous plant of Spain, which yields liquorice root. 

Glycyrrliizin, Glis-er-|-zin; a sweet substance found in 
liquorice root. 

Gnaplialium Polycephalum, Na-fd-li-um Pol-i-sef-a- 
luin; everlasting, cudweed; a native woolly plant, aro- 
matic and slightly astringent. 

Gnathalgia, Na-tal-ji-a; pain in the jaw. 

Gnatliitis, Na-tj-tis; inflammation of the jaw. 

Gnatlioplasty, Nat-Q-plas-ti; the transposition of a 
healthy part of a cheek to repair a wound or disease of 
another part. 

Goa Powder, Gg>-cl P"&-der; the powder obtained from 
the decaying fibre of a tree of Brazil, which is largely 
composed of chrysophanic acid. 

Godfrey's Cordial, God-fri'z Kerd-yal; a solution in 
domestic use, containing more than a grain of opium 
to each fluid ounce. [roid gland. 

Goitre, Gff-ter; bronchocele; enlargement of the thy- 

Gold, Gold; an elementary substance, the chloride of 
which is used in medicine. 

Golden Rod, G61-den Rod; a common name for an ex- 
tensive genus of plants of the United States, ( Solida- 
go), one of the species of which, S. odora, is used as a 
carminative. 

Golden Seal, — Stl; a common name for Hydrastis 
Canadensis; yellow root. [indigenous plant. 

Goldtnread, Gold-tred; Coptis trifolia, a pretty little 

Gomphosis, Gom-fo-sis; an articulation of bones like 
the junction of teeth in their sockets. 

Gonacratia, Gon-a-krd-Ji-a; sexual impotence. 

Gonagra, G6n-a-gra; pain, or gout in the knee. 

Gonartliritis, Gon-ar-tq-tis; inflammation of the knee. 

Gonepoiesis, Gon-ii-per-i-sis; secretion of the seminal 
fluid. 

Gonocace, Go-nok-a-si); white swelling in the knee. 

Gonocele, Gon-o-siJl; a swelling of the testicle, or sper- 
matic cord; the effusion of semen from rupture of the 
seminal vesicles. 



pocket Lp;xico>r. 125 

Gonoid, G6-nerd; resembling semen. 

Gonophysema, Gon-o-fi-si-ina; white swelling, or 
hernia of the knee. 

Gonorrhoea, Gon-o-ri-a; infectious, or involuntary dis- 
charges of semen, without copulation; spermatorrhoea. 

Gonorrhoea Balani, — Bal-a-nj; purulent exudation 
from the inflamed surface of the glans penis. 

Gonoscheocele, Go-nos-k^-a-stl; swelling of the epi- 
didynius, supposed to be from the accumulation of 
semen. [knee. 

Gonyocanipsis, Gon-i-o-kamp-sis; curvature at the 

Gonyocele, Gon-i-Q-st>l; hernia of the knee; white 
swelling-. 

Gonytyle, G6n-i-til: thick, or callous skin on the knee. 

Goose-Grass, Gms-Gras. See Galium Aparine. 

Gorget, Ger-get; an instrument for performing the 
operation of lithotomy. 

Gossypium Herhaceuni, Gos-ip-i-um Her-ba-sti-uni; 
the cotton plant; the fresh bark of the root is used as 
a parturient. 

Goulard's Cerate, Gui-lqrd'z Si-rat; cerate of sub- 
acetate of lead. 

Goulard's Extract; solution of subacetate of lead. 

Gout, Gist; arthritis; painful inflammation of the small 
joints. 

Gout-Stone: a concretion in the gouty joints. 

Graafian Follicles, Grq,-fi-an F61-i-klz; small globu- 
lar bodies, the interior coat enclosing the ovum, called 
the ovisac. 

Gracilis, Gras-i-lis: a thin muscle of the thigh. 

Grains of Paradise; the aromatic seed (not capsules) 
of a variety of cardamom, Elettaria Grana Paradisi. 

Granatum, Gran-a-tum. See Punica Granatum. 

Grando, Gran-do; a small tumor, or hard swelling on 
the eye-lid. 

Granular, Gran-T[-lar; like a grain in form or nature. 

Granulation, Gran-ii-la-Jon; the filling up of a wound 
or tumor, by grain-like formations of new flesh. 

Grape Sugar; glucose; a kind of sugar found in m«ny 
fruits, and also the variety met with in diabetic 
urine. 



126 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Graphioides, Graf-i-o-j-dtz; like a style; the styloid 
process of the temporal bone. 

Graphite; Graf-jt; a modification of carbon, known as 
plumbago or black lead. [the forehead. 

Gravedo, Gra-vi-do; catarrh, with sense of weight in 

Gravel, Grav-el; small calculous formations in the kid- 
neys, that are passed in the urine, with great pain. 

Gravel-plant, Epigcea repens, trailing arbutus, an in- 
digenous plant used as a diuretic. [gestation. 

Gravid Uterus, Grav-id Ytu-ter-us; the womb during 

Graviditi, Gra-vid-i-ti; the condition of pregnancy. 

Greek Valerian, GrBk Va-li-ri-an; Polemonium cceru- 
leurn, an English plant. 

Green Hellebore, Grim Hel-'B-bor. See Veratrum viride. 

Green Iodide of Mercury; mercurious iodide, made 
by rubbing iodine with mercury; used in constitution- 
al syphilis. 

Green Vitriol, — Vit-ri-ol; impure sulphate of iron. 

Grindelia Robusta, Grin-di-li-a Ro-bus-ta; a Califor- 
nia plant, recommended for asthma. 

Grocer's Itch, Gr6-ser'z Ic,; Acarus Sacchari, caused 
by an animalcule found in sugar. 

Ground Ivy, GrTjnd !f-vi; Nepeta Glechoma, a native 
creeping plant. 

Groundsel, Grind-sel; common name in Europe for 
plants of the genus Senecio. 

Grumous, Grui-mus; curdled, clotted. 

Grutum, Grui-tum; a white tubercle in the skin resem- 
bling a millet seed. 

Guaiac, Gwj-ak; a resin obtained by decoction from the 
heart wood of Guaiacum officinale; used in rheumatism 
and as an alterative. 

Guaiacum Officinale, Gw|-a-kum Of-i-si-nd-lt; a tree 
of the West Indies the wood of which is used as a stim- 
ulant. 

Guarana, Gwq-rq-na; a brownish mass, prepared from 
the powdered seed of Paullinia sorbilis; it contains 
caffein, and is used in nervous diseases. 

Gubernaculuin Testis, Gi\-ber-nak-iT,-lum Tes-tis; a 
vascular ligament connecting the testicle with the 
scrotum in the foetus. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 127 

Gum; a constituent of vegetable juices, soluble in water, 
not in alcohol; familiar as gum Acacia. 

Gummi Guttae, Giiin-i Giit-t; gamboge, as inodor- 
ous substance, obtained from various trees; it is a pow- 
erful drastic, hydragogue cathartic, employed in 
dropsy. 

Gum Resins, Gum Rez-inz; concrete vegetable juices of 
certain plants, such as ammoniacum, containing both 
resin and gum. [calypus. 

Gum Tree; a name applied to different species of Eu- 

Gun Cotton; Pyroxylon, an explosive substance ob- 
tained from cotton by the action of nitric acid; used to 
make collodion. 

Gurjun Balsam, Giir-jun Bel-sam; a fluorescent oleo- 
resin, resembling copaiba both therapeutically and 
chemically. 

Gustatory Nerve, Giis-ta-to-ri Xerv; the nerve of 
taste, and general sensibility, a branch of the inferior 
maxillary, that sends out numerous filaments to the 
tongue. 

Gutta Opaca, Gut-a Q-pd-ka; "opake drop;" cataract 
of the eye, in which the humors are dark. 

Gutta Perclia, Gut-a Per-qa; a firm flexible sub- 
stance obtained from Isonanara Gutta, and used in sur- 
gical operations as splints, or as collodion after solu- 
tion in bisulphide of carbon. 

Gutta Serena, — Ser-i-na; amaurosis; paralysis of 
the retina, causing partial loss of vision. 

Guttatim, Gu-td-tim; drop by drop, as in prescriptions. 

Guttur, Giit-ur; the throat, including also the wind- 
pipe, [of the vagina. 

Gynatresia, Jin-a-trt>-gi-a; imperf oration, or absence 

Gynecology, Jin-t-kol-o-ji; the science of the peculiar- 
ities of the female constitution. [eases of women. 

Gyniacus, Jin-j-a-kus; in the plural applied to dis- 

Gypsum, Jip-sum: sulphate of calcium. 

Gyri, J j-rj ; the spiral cavities of the internal ear; ap- 
plied, also, to the convolutions of the brain. 

Gymnocladus Canadensis, Jim-nok-la-dus — ; the 
American coffee-tree, the leaves of which are cathartic 
and contain emetic properties. 



128 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 



HI 



H.; symbol for the element Hydrogen. 

Habitat, Hab-i-tat; applied to the locality where a plant 
or animal exists in a state of nature. 

Habromania, Hab-ro-md-ni-a; a kind of delirium in 
which the patient manifests levity. 

Hsema, Hi-ma; a prefix signifying blood. 

Haemacelinosis, Hem-a-sel-i-no-sis; "blood spot dis- 
eases;" purpura. 

Haemadynamometer, Hem-a-din-a-mom-t.-ter; an in- 
strument for measuring the circulation of the blood. 

Hsemagogue, Hem-a-gog; a medicine that promotes 
the menstrual discharge. 

Haemal, Ho-mal; relating to the blood, or to the sanguin- 
eous system. 

Haemal Arcli, — Hrq; the arch formed by the sternum 
and ribs, with the vertebra as a base. 

Haemaleucina, Hem-a-li|-s|-na; the fibrin, or coat of 
the blood. 

Haemalopia, Hem-a-16-pi-a; an affection of the eye, 
causing objects to seem blood-colored. 

Haemasthenosis, B/B-mas-ten-o-sis; poverty, or weak- 
ness of the blood. 

Haemataporrliosis, Hem-a-tap-o-ro-sis; the removal 
of serum from the blood, as in cholera. 

Haematemesis, Hem-a-tem-t-sis; the vomiting of blood 
from the stomach. 

Haematliermous, Hem-a-ter-mus; warm-blooded. 

Haematoma, Hem-a-to-ma; a bloody tumor. 

Haematica, H/E-mat-i-ka: diseases of the function of the 
blood; also, applied to medicines for their treatment. 



POCKET LEXICON. 129 

Haeniatin Heni-a-tin: the red coloring matter of blood. 
Haematocele, Heni-a-to-stl; the effusion of blood with- 
in one or the other of the tunics of the scrotum. 
Haematocoelia, Hem-a-to-st-li-a: the effusion of blood 

into the cavity of the peritoneum. 
Hseinatocolpus, Hem-a-to-kol-pus; the escape of 

blood into, or accumulation of the catamenial discharge 

in the vagina. 
Haeinato-Crystalline, Hem-a-to-Kris-ta-lin: applied 

to a crystalline substance in the remains of blood. 
Haematocystis, Hem-a-to-sis-tis; the effusion of blood 

into the bladder. 
Haematoid, Hem-a-terd: having a resemblance to blood. 
Haematometachysis, Heni-a-to-met-ak-i-sis; the trans- 
fusion of blood. 
Ha^matorrhoea, Hem-at-CD-ri-a; the moderate, natural 

flow of blood. [blood. 

Haematosis. Hem-a-t6-sis: haemorrhage, a flow of 
Hematoxylin, Hein-a-toks-i-lin; the coloring matter 

of logwood. 
Haematoxylon Campechianurn, — Kam-pi-qi-d- 

num: a tree of South America that yields logwood. 
Haematozoon, Heni-a-to-z6-on; an animalcule found 

in the blood. 
Haemin, or Haemine, Hi-min: a crystalline residuum 

of dried blood, insoluble by strong acids. 
Haemophthalmns, Hem-of-tal-mus; an effusion of 

blood into the cavities of the eye. [the lungs. 

Haemoptysis, Hi-mop-ti-sis; discharge of blood from 
Haemorrhage, Hem-o-raj: a sudden and free discharge 

of blood from any cause. [especially to the piles. 

Haemorrhoid, Hem-o-rerd: a haemorrhage, but applied 
Haemospasia, Hem-o-spa-si-a: causing the absence of 

blood from a considerable surface of the body, as in 

dry-cupping. 
Haemostasis, HT-mos-ta-sis: stagnation of the blood. 
Haemotroi>hy, Hein-ot-ro-fi: excessive nutriment of 

the blood. 
Hair-cap 3Ioss. rL^r-kap Mos: Polytrichum juniperi- 

num ; a common moss of the United States, used as a 

diuretic. 



130 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Halitus, Hal-i-tus; vapor; applied to the vapor arising 
from newly drawn blood. 

Halo, Ha-lo: the circle, or areola that surrounds the 
nipple of the female breast; also the red circle around 
pustules. 

Haloid Salt, Ha-lerd Selt; a name formerly applied to 
salts containing two simple radicals, in contradistinc- 
tion to oxysalts, but now obsolete. 

Hamamelis Virginica, Ham-a-mi-lis Yer-jin-i-ka; 
witch-hazel, a native shrub: an aqueous preparation dis- 
tilled from the fresh leaves of which is much used by 
Homceopathists. 

Hare lip, B4r-lip: a congenital fissure in the upper lip. 

Hartshorn, Hqrts-hern: a name applied to the prepara- 
tions of ammonia, generally aqua ammonia. 

Hay-Fever, Ha-Fi-ver: a peculiarly violent catarrh, 
occurring regularly every summer with its victims. 

Haunch, Hqnq: the hips and latteral parts of the pelvis. 

Haversian Glands, Ha-ver-Ji-an Glandz; a fatty sub- 
stance found in connection with joints. 

Haversian Tubes, ■ — Tiibz; small channels in the 
body of bones, containing a kind of marrow. 

Hawkweed, Hek-wid: a common name applied to 
plants of the genus Hieracium , several species of 
which are used in domestic practice as tonic and as 
tringent. 

Head, Hed; the part of all the higher animals that 
contains the brain; also, applied to the upper end of 
bones, muscles, etc. 

Heart, Hqrt: a hollow muscular body, in the center of 
the circulatory system of the superior grades of ani- 
mals, whose function it is to give circulation to the 
blood. 

Heart-Burn: the common name for Cardialgia. 

Heavy Oil of Wine; an etherial oil, used in making 
Compound Spirit of Ether. 

Hebe, Hi-b'B: down, or incipient beard; applied to the 
hair of the pubes, or the age at which it appears. 

Hebegynns, Hi-beg-i-nus; having incipient ovaries. 

Hebeticus, Ht-bet-i-kus; youthful; the state of pu- 
berty. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 131 

Hectic Fever, Hek-tik Fi-ver; a fever resulting from 
habits, or the condition of the body, rather than from 
miasmatic or external causes, accompanied with 
night sweats. 

Hedeoma Pulegioides, Hed-t-6-mo. rti-lt-ji-o-i-dtz; 
pennyroyal: a native labiate plant, used as a stimulant 
and emmena^ogue. 

Helcodes, Hel-k^-dtz: affected with ulcers. 

Helcoid. Hel-kerd; similar to an ulcer. 

Helcomeiiia. Hel-ko-mt-ni-a; a catamenial discharge 
from an ulcer. 

Helenium Autumnale, He-lt-ni-uni 0-tuin-nd-lt>; 
sneeze wort, a native plant. 

Heliaiitliemum Canadense, Ilt-li-an-ti-mum: frost- 
wort, a native plant. 

Helianthus Annans, IlY-li-an-f us An'-q-us: sun- flow- 
er, the seeds of which are demulcent and expectorant. 

Helix. Hi-liks: the border of the external ear. 

Hellebore Hel-t-bor; i American or Green:; Veratrum 
vi ride. 

Hellebore, Black: Helleborus niger, which see. 

Hellebore, White. See Veratrum album. 

Helleborin, He-leb-o-rin; a glucoside found in Helle- 
borus niger. 

Helleborus Foetidus, He-leb-o-rus Fet-i-dus; the 
European bearsfoot: cathartic and anthelmintic. 

Helleborus Xiger. — Xi-jer: black hellebore, a dras- 
tic cathartic: poisonous in over doses. 

Helminthagogue, Hel-min-ta-gog: a vermifuge. 

Helminthiasis, Hel-min-ti-a-sis: the breeding of 
worms in diseased part?. 

Helminthic, Hel-min-tik: pertaining to worms. 

Helminthophthisis. Hel-min-tof-ti-sis : wasting of 
the system on account of worms. 

Helodes, Ht-lo-dtz: a fever in which the sweating is 
profuse. 

Helonias Dioica, Ht-16-ni-as Di-o-j-ka: synonym for 
Chanuxlirium luteum i which see. 

Helopyra, Ht-16p-i-ra; a marsh or miasmatic fever. 

Helos, Ht-los: the name of a tumor resulting from pro- 
lapsus or the dropping of the iris. 



132 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Hematoxylon. See Hcematoxylon. 

Hemeralopia, Hem-er-a-16-pi-a; defective vision, in 

consequence of which nothing can be seen except in 

clear daylight. [of the head. 

Heinicrania, Hem-i-kra-ni-a; nervous pain on one side 
Hemiopsy, Hem-i-6p-si; imperfect vision, by which 

only the half of objects can be seen. 
Hemiplegia, Heni-i-pli-ji-a; paralysis of one side of 

the body. 
Hemisphere, Hem-i-sfbr; half a sphere; in the plural, 

applied to the two portions of the cerebrum. 
Hemlock, Hem-lok; Couium maculatum, a poisonous 

plant of Europe, naturalized in many parts of the 

United States. 
Hemlock Spruce, — Spruis,- Abies Canadensis, an 

American evergreen. 
Hemp, Hemp; Cannabis sativa, which see. 
Henbane, Hen-ban; Hyoscyamus niger, a poisonous plant 

of Europe occasionally naturalized in the United States. 
Hepar, Hi-pqr; the liver, whose office it is to secrete 

the bile. 
Hepar Sulphuris, — Sul-fi\-ris; sulphuret of lime, 

used Homoeopathically. 
Hepatalgia, Hep-a-tal-ji-a; pain in the liver. 
Hepatic, Ht>-pat-ik; relating to the liver. 
Hepatica Triloba; Liverwort; kidney leaf; a small 

native herb, used as a demulcent. 
Hepatitis, Hep-a-tj-tis; inflammation of the liver. 
Hepatization, Hep-a-ti-za-Jon; a change in which the 

lungs become like the liver. 
Hepatocele, Hep-a-to-stl; hernial tumor, in which 

part of the liver protrudes through the abdominal 

walls. 
Hepatodynia, Hep-a-to-din-i-a; hepatalgia, or pain in 

the liver, that has become chronic. 
Hepatogastric, Hep-a-to-gas-trik; applied to the in- 
ferior omentum. [the liver. 
Hepatolithus, Hep-a-tol-i-tus; calculus or stone in 
Hepatoncus, Hep-a-ton-kus; swelling of the liver. 
Hepatopliyma, Hep-a-to-f j-ma; a festering discharge 

from the liver. 



POCKET LEXICON. 133 

Hepatorrhagia, Plep-a-to-ra-ji-a; hepatorrhoea, or 

bleeding from the liver. 
Hermaphrodite, Her-maf-ro-dit; having the organs of 

both sexes partly developed, occurring more frequently 

in plants than in animal organizations. 
Hernia, Her-ni-a; a rupture: the protrusion of viscera 

through the walls of the abdomen, or displacement of 

any part from its natural cavity. 
Hernia Cerebri, — ^er-i-bn; protrusion of brain 

through a fracture of the skull. 
Hernia Cruralis, — Krui-ra-lis; protrusion into the 

crural canal. 
Hernia Kumoralis, — Hii,-mor-a-lis; swelling and in- 
flammation of the testicle. 
Hernia Inquinal, — In-gwjj-nal: hernia at the groin; 

complete when it passes through the abdominal ring, 

and incomplete when it does not. 
Hernia Umbilical, — Um-bil-i-kal; when a part of the 

bowels protrude at the navel. 
Hermiotomy, Her-mi-ot-Q-mi; operation for strangu- 
lated hernia. 
Herpes. Her-ptz: tetter: a cutaneous eruption. 
Herpes Circinatus, — Ser-sin-a-tus: the ring-worm. 
Herpes Exedens, — Eks't-dens; a form of tetter that 

spreads rapidly. 
Hesperidin, Hes-per-i-din; a hydrc-carbon obtained 

from orange peel. 
Heterocroni •, Het-er-okro-ni-a: a change of some part 

or tissue, at a time when not anticipated. 
Heterologous, Het-er-61-CD-gus; applied to tumors, 

ulcers, etc., that differ in nature from the rest of 

the body. 
Heteropathy, Het-er-op-a-'li; a mode of curing disease 

by changing the system from one morbid condition to 

another. 
Heuchera Americana, rTq-kvra A-mer-i-kd-na; 

alum-root: an indigenous plant, the root of which is a 

powerful astringent. 
Hg.: symbol for hydrogen. 
Hiatis Fallopii, Hj-a-tis Fal-6-pi-i; an opening in 

the tympanum. 



134 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Hibiscus, Hj-bis-kus; a genus of plants possessing de- 
mulcent properties. 

Hiccough, Hik-up; Singultus, a convulsion of the dia- 
phragm and surrounding parts. 

Hidroa, Hj-dr6-a; eczema, or heated eruption. 

Hidrodes, Hj-dro-dtz; sweaty. 

Hidropedisis, Hj-drop-t-d-j-sis; unusual sweating. 

Hieracium Veuosum, Hj-er-d-si-um \ t-riQ-sum; 
hawk weed; a reputed antidote for snake bites. 

Hiera Picra, Hj-er-a Pj-kra; an old name for a mix- 
ture of powdered aloes and canella. 

Highmorianum Antrum, Hj-mo-ri-a-num An'trum; 
Antrum maxillce, a cavity in the superior maxillary 
bone. [native shrub. 

High Cranberry; Viburnum Opulus, Cramp-bark, a 

Hilus Lienalis, Hi-lus Lj-en-d-lisj the part of the 
spleen that is concave. 

Hip; the articulation of the thigh with the pelvis. 

Hip-Bath; a half bath, in which the hips and surround- 
ing parts enter the bath tub. 

Hip-Joint Disease. See Caxalgia. 

Hippocampus, Hip-o-kam-pus; (Major and Minor;) 
two small eminences in the lateral ventricles of the 
brain. 

Hippocoryza, Hip-o-ko-r|-za; an inflammation of the 
mucous membrane of the nostrils, in horses and cattle. 

Hippuric Acid, Hip-i|-rik As'id; a constituent of 
urine, especially in herbiverous animals; is contained 
in horses' urine; it is used for preparing benzoic acid. 

Hippus, Hip-us; an affection of the eyelid that causes 
a tendency to wink. 

Hippus Pupillae, — Pi] / -pil- : B; a morbid condition of 
the iris, in which there is an alternate dilation and 
contraction of the pupil. 

Hircismus, Her-sis-mus; the odor from the human arm- 
pit, resembling that of the goat. [organic texture. 

Histodialysis, His-to-di-al-i-sis; the formation of 

Histogenetic, His-to-jen-et-ik; relating to the forma- 
tion of organic texture. 

Histology, His-tol-o-ji; anatomy; the science of organ- 
ized bodies. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 135 

Histotomy, His-tot-Q-rni: the dissection and analysis 
of organized bodies. 

Hive Syrup, Hiv Sir-up: a popular name for Com- 
pound Syrup of Squills. 

Hoffman's Anodyne, — An'o-djn; a popular name 
for Compound Spirit of Ether. 

Homesickness. (See Nostalgia.) 

Homoeopathy. Ho-mt-op-a-ti: the system of curing 
disease promulgated originally by Hahnemann, based 
on the maxim, similio si/uilibus curcuttur, (like cures 
like: ) or, that medicine which in large doses would 
tend to excite a certain disease, will, in infinitesimal 
doses, cure such disease. 

Homoeosis, Hom-t-6-sis: the assimilation of different 
things to one in quality. 

Homologue, Hom-olog: any part of an animal that 
corresponds in character with such a part in another 
animal. 

Homology, Ho-mol-Q-ji: the science which determines 
the correspondence of parts in the structure of animals. 

Homonymous, Ho-mon-i-mus; that branch of anatomy 
which determines the correlation of different parts. 

Honey. Hun-i: a sweet semi-fluid liquid, secreted by 
honey-bees, (Apis melltfica.) 

Hooper's Pills: pills of considerable reputation for 
the cure of female diseases. 

Hooping Cough, Hiap-in Kef, (See Pertussis.) 

Hops: the fruit, or strobiles, of Humulus Lupulun; used 
as a bitter tonic. 

Horcleum Distichnm, Her-dt-um Dis-ti-kum: bar- 
ley, the seed of which is extensively used in the pre- 
paration of malt. 

Horehound. Hor-hisnd: Marrttbivm rwlgare, a common 
naturalized plant, used as atonic and in coughs, fing. 

Horrid os, H6r-i-dus: a sensation of cold, with shiver- 
Horripilation, Hor-i-pi-la-Jon: a creeping sensation, 
and feeling as if each hair on the body were stiff: a 
symptom of fever. 

Horse-Chestnut: Hers Ce>-nut: JEsculus Hipyocasta- 
»/(w,an Asiatic tree, the bark of which is said to be 
antiperiodic. 



136 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Horsemint, Hers-mint ; Monarda punctata, a native 
labiate plant, used as a carminative. 

Horse-radish; the root of Cochlearia armoracia . 

Horse-weed; Ambrosia trifida, a common coarse weed; 
stimulant and astringent. 

Hor. un. Spatio, ( Horce unius spatio;) used in prescrip- 
tions, "at the end of an hour." 

Hospital Fever; a kind of fever arising from the pe- 
culiar condition of hospitals and inmates. 

Hospital Gangrene, — Garj-grBn; a highly infectious 
ulceration, attended with humid gangrene. 

Humectatioii, Hi|-mek-ta-Jon; the making of anything 
moist. 

Humeral, Htj-mer-al; relating to the arm. 

Humerus, Hi|-mer-us; the shoulder, or the arm proper; 
also the long bone, from the shoulder to the elbow. 

Humor, TIi|-mor; any fluid of the body other than the 
blood. 

Humoral Pathology, Hi\-mor-al Fa-f 61-o-ji; an an- 
cient theory, that attributed the causes of all diseases 
to the condition of the fluids in the system. 

Humulus Lnpulus, Hi|-mi|-lus Li|-pi|- lus ? * ne no P 
plant, twining and herbaceous, much cultivated in the 
United States. 

Huxham's Tincture, Hiiks-am'z Tirjk-tixr; a popular 
name for a Compound Tincture of Cinchona. 

Hyalitis, H|-a-l|-tis. See HyaJoiditis. 

Hyaloid, Hj-a-ltrd; transparent, like glass; applied to 
a membrane of the eye. 

Hyaloiditis, Hj-a-ler-dj-tis; inflammation of the hya- 
loid membrane. 

Hydatid, Hj-dat-id; a small watery tumor; also a spe- 
cies of intestinal worms. 

Hydatidoma, Hi-dat-i-do-ma; a kind of tumor that 
generates hydatids. 

Hydradenitis, Hj-dra-den-j-tis; inflammation of the 
lymphatic gland. 

Hydraema, ITj-dH-ma; a condition of the blood that 
renders the serum transparent. 

Hydragogue, Hi-dra-gog; a medicine that tends to re- 
lieve the system of the superfluous secretion of water. 



POCKET LEXICON. 137 

Hydrangea Arborescens, Hj-dran-JTJ-ci Rr-bo-res- 
ens; seven barks' hydrangea: a shrub, the root of which 
is much used for the removal of calculous deposits in 
the bladder. 

Hydrangeitis. Hi-dran-jt-j-tis; inilammation of the 
lymphatic glands. 

Hydrargyrum, Hi-drqr-ji-ruin; officinal name for the 
element mercury. 

Hydrastia, Hi-dras-ti-a; a white crystalizable alkaloid, 
found in the root of Hydrastis Canadensis. 

Hydras tin, Hi-dras-tin: a name often applied to berber- 
in, properly Hydrastia. 

Hydrastis Canadensis, Hi-dras-tis Kan-a-den-sis ; 
yellow root, golden real, yellow puccoon: the root tonic, 
and used in diseases of the mucous membrane. 

Hydrated Peroxide of Iron: known as hydrated ox- 
ide of iron, and hydrated sesquioxide of iron: it is 
the best and most common antidote for poisoning by 
arsenic. [Hydrate. 

Hydrate of Chloral. Hi-drat of Klo-ral. See Chloral 

Hydrate of Potassium; caustic potash. 

Hydrates. H|-drats; salts obtained by displacing one- 
half the hydrogen of water with an equivalent of an- 
other radical. 

Hydreuceplialocele, Ri-dren-sef-al-o-stl: hydroceph- 
alic hernia. 

Hydrencephalus, Hi-dren-sef-a-lus; hydrocephalus, 
or water in the head. 

Hydriodic Acid, Hi-dri-6d-ik As'id; a combination 
of iodine and hydrogen. 

Hydrobromic Acid, Hi-dro-brom-ik: a combination 
of bromine and hydrogen: bromide of hydrogen. 

Hydrocarbon*. Hi-dro-kqr-bonz: compounds of carbon 
and hydrogen, embracing A'olatile oils, paraffins, etc. 

Hydrocele. Hi-dro-srl: dropsy within the testicle. 

Hydroceplialoid, Hi -dro-sef-a-lerd: similar to hydro- 
cephalus. 

Hydrocephalus, Hj-dro-sef-a-lus: dropsy of the brain. 

Hydrochloric Acid, Ilj-dro-klo-rik As'id; commonly 
called muriatic .acid, and composed of equal volumes 
of hydrogen and chlorine united bychemism. 



138 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Hydrocirsocele, Hj-clro-ser-so-sbl; dropsy of the sper- 
matic cord, accompanied with varicose veins. 

Hydrocoelia, Hj-dro-si-li-a; dropsy of the belly. 

Hydrocrania, IIj-dro-kreL-ni-a; dropsy of the brain. 

Hydrocyanic Acid, II j-dro-si-an-ik As'id ; Prussic 
acid, an extremely poisonous acid, composed of hydro- 
gen and a compound body, cyanogen; is used in dilu- 
ted form as a remedy in whopping cough. 

Hydrodertrn, II j-dro-der-ma ; general dropsy of the 
integuments of the body. 

Hydrogen, Ilj-dro-jen; an elementary body, the light- 
est known substance, entering into numberless com- 
binations, and accepted as the unit for chemical calcu- 
lations. 

Hydrogen Salts; " the commonest salt of any radical 
whatsoever is a salt of hydrogen. " — Attficld. 

Hydrohoema, Hj-dro-hi-mi-a; reduced condition of the 
blond. 

Hydroliystera, Ilj-dro-his-ter-a. See Hydromctra. 

Hydromeningitis, II)-dro-men-in-j|-tis; dropsy, com- 
plicated with inflammation of the brain. 

Hodroinetra, II j-drom-t-tra; dropsy of the womb. 

Hydronephros, II j-dron-t-fros; dropsy of the kidneys. 

Hydropathy, Hj-drop-a-ti; a system of curing diseases 
by the application of water, chiefly externally, at vari- 
ous degrees of temperature. 

Hydropericardium. II j-drQ-per-i-kqr-di-um; dropsy 
of the membranous sac of the heart. 

Hydrophobia; IIj-dro-fQ-bi-a; convulsions resulting 
from the bite of a mad dog or other rabid animal. 

Hydrophthalmia, Hj-drof-tal-mi-a; dropsy of the eye. 

Hydrops, Hi-drops; the dropsy, a disease in which there 
is a morbid accumulation of serous fluids in different 
parts of the system. 

Hydrops Articuli, — flr-tik-i|-lj; dropsy of a joint, 
generally at the knee. 

Hydrops Siccus, — Sik-us; "dry dropsy;" or more 
properly tympanites. 

Hydrorchis, Hj-drdr-kis; dropsy of the testicle. 

Hydrosarca. II j-dra)-sqr-ka; general dropsy in the flesh. 

Hyerothorax, II j-drco-td)-raks; dropsy in the chest. 



POCKET LEXICON. 139 

Hydrothorax Hj-dro-tco-raks; dropsy in the chest. 

Hyg-eia, Hj-ji-yaf health, [health. 

Hygiene, Hi-ji-tn : the art, or means of preserving 

Hygrology, lIj-grol-Q-ji: description of the fluids of 
the body. 

Hygroma, Hj-grQ-rna; a tumor that contains a fluid, 
not pus. 

Hymen, Hi-men: a semi-circular membrane that extends 
across the entrance of the vagina. 

Hymenitis, Hj-men-i-tis: inflammation of the hymen. 

Hymeiiology, ili-inen-61-o-ji; description of the mem- 
branous system. 

Hyoglossus, Hi-o-glos-us; a large muscle connecting 
the tongue with the neck. 

Hyoscyamiii, Hj-os-i-am-in; an alkaloid obtained from 
hyoseyamus. 

Hyoscyamus Niger, Hi-os-i-a-mus Xj-jer; henbane, a 
poisonous plant, the seed and leaves of which are used 
as a narcotic. 

Hyper-. Hi-per: a prefix, meaning the highest of sev- 
eral: per- is generally used. 

Hyperemia, Hi-per-t-mi-a: an excessive amount of 
blood: engorgement of blood vessels. 

Hyperesthesia, Hj-per-es-tt-sis: excessive sensibility. 

Hyperastlienia, Hj-per-as-ti-ni-a; loss of strength; 
great debility. 

Hypercatliarsis, Hi-per-ka-f qr-sis: excessive purging. 

Hyperemesis, Hi-per-em-r-sis; protracted vomiting. 

Hypericum Perforatum, Hj-per-i-kum Per-fo-rd- 
tum; St. John's wort, the leaves of which are used as 
in astringent, and externally in liniments. 

Hypo-, Hip-o-: a prefix denoting under, thus: the 
hypophosphites contain less oxj^gen than the phos- 
phites. 

Hypochondriasis, Hip-o-kon-drj-a-sis; low spirits, 
melancholy tending to insanity. 

Hypochondrium, Hip-Q-kon-dri-um; the space under 
the false ribs. 

Hypodermic. Hip-o-der-mik; used in reference to the 
application of medicines externally, after the skin has 
been removed by blistering. 



140 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Hypogastralgia, Hip-o-gas-tral-ji-a; pain in the lower 
part of the abdomen. 

Hypogastric, Hip-o-gas-trik; descriptive of glands and 
a plexus of nerves in the region of the hypogastrium. 

Hypogastrics, Hip-Q-gas-tr|-tis; partial inflammation 
of the stomach. 

Hypogastrium, Hip-o-gas-tri-um; the lower part of 
the abdomen, just above the pubic regions. 

Hypogastrocele, Hip-o-gas-tro-stl; hernial tumor in 
the hypogastrium. 

Hypoglossal, Hip-o-glos-al: under the tongue. 

Hypoglottis, Hip-Q-glot-is; the under side of the 
tongue. [blood. 

Hypohaemia, Hip-o-hi-mi-a; loss, or deficiency of 

Hypophosphorous Acid, Hip-o-fos-for-us As'id: an 
acid containing less of oxygen than phosphorous acid, 
formed when phosphorus is boiled with milk of lime. 

Hypopyum, Hip-6-pi-um; a pus-like fluid in the cham- 
ber of the eye. 

Hypospadia, Hip-o-spa-di-a; a malformation of the 
penis, consisting of an opening into the urethra on the 
und-er side. [al debility. 

Hyposthenia, Hip-os-tt>-ni-a: loss of strength: gener- 

Hyssopus Officinalis, His-6-pus — ; hyssop; a garden 
plant, used as a stimulant. [vulva. 

Hystera, His-tt>-ra; the womb; applied also to the 

Hysteralgia, His-ter-al-ji-a; pain in the womb. 

Hysteria, His-ti-ri-a; a spasmodic affection resulting 
from uterine irregularity or disease, attended with 
difficult breathing, palpitation of the heart, etc. 

Hysteritis, His-ter-j-tis; inflammation of the womb. 

Hysterocele, His-ter-o-sil: hernia of the womb. 

Hysterodynia, His-ter-o-din-i-a: pain in the womb. 

Hysterolytlius, His-ter-61-i-tus: calculus in the womb. 

Hysteroinania, His-ter-o-ma-ni-a; nymphomania, or 
morbid sexual desire. 

Hysteroscirrlius, His-ter-o-skir-us; incipient cancer 
of the womb. 

Hysterotomy, His-ter-ot-o-mi; the Caesarean operation, 
i.e., the cutting an opening into the womb for the ex- 
traction of the child, when necessary. 



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I.; symbol for iodine. 

Iamatology, *-am-a-t61-Q-ji; the science that treats of 

remedies for diseases. 
Iatraleptic, *-a-tra-lep-tik; a method of treating dis- 
ease by external applications and friction. 
Iatria, *-a-tr|-a; the healing art; a cure for disease. 
lee-Poultice, *s-P61-tis: the application of pounded ice, 

in a bladder or rubber pouch, to inflamed tumors, etc. 
Iceland Moss, island Mos; Cetraria Islandica, a mild 

nutritious tonic. 
Iclior, i'kor: a thin, acrid discharge from a sore, [blood. 
Icliora?mia, Ik-or-i-mi-a; a vitiated condition of the 
Iclitliyocolla. Ik-ti-o-kol-a : the swimming bladder of 

fish,' consisting of gelatin, and from which isinglass is 

procured. 
Ichthyosis, Ik-fi-Q-sis; "fish-skin disease," in which 

the skin becomes hard and rough, or scaly. 
Icteric, Ik-ter-ik: relating to jaundice. 
Icteroitl, Ik-ter-o\l: resembling the jaundice. 
Icterus, Ik'ter-us: jaundice, a bilious disease, attended 

with yellowness of the skin and eyes. 
Ictodes Foetidus. Ik-tia-dtz Fet-i-dus; skunk cabbage; 

synonym for SymplocarpjtsfcetidiLs* [sun. 

Ictus Solis, Ik'tus S6-lis; coup de soleil, stroke of the 
Idiopathic, Id-i-o-pat-ik: relating to primary disease, 

not symptomatic or sympathetic. 
Idiopathy, Id-i-6p-a-f i: original, or spontaneous disease. 
Idiosyncrasy, Id-i-o-sin-kra-si ; peculiarity of consti- 
tution. 
Ignatia Bean. Ig-na-Ji-a Btn: the poisonous seed of 

Strijchnos Ignatia, having properties similar to mix 

vomica. 
Ignis Actnalis, Ig'nis Ak-tii-d-lis ; "actual fire;' f 

cautery of the flesh by fire, or heated iron. 
Ignis Sacer, Ig'nis Sa-ser; erysipelas. 



142 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Ignis Sancti Antonii, — Sank-tj An-to-ni-j; another 
name for erysipelas. 

Ileitis; ll-t-j-tis; inflammation of the ilium. 

Ileo-Coecal Valve, Il'i-o-SVkal Yalv; a fold of mem- 
brane, that prevents the return of matter to the ilium 
from the colon. , [intestines. 

Ileum, H't-urn; the third and longest of the smaller 

Ilex Paraguaiensis, 'J'leks Par-a-gwa-i-en-sis; Para- 
guay tea; a shrub of South America, the leaves of 
which are used as a nervous stimulant. 

Ilex Verticillata, — Ver-ti-sil-a-ta; black alder; tonic, 
alterative and astringent; synonym for Prinos verti- 
cillatus. [also, the small intestines. 

Ilia, Il'i-a; the flanks that enclose the small intestines; 

Iliac, Il'i-ak: belonging to, or near the flanks. 

Iliac Arteries; — Hr'ter-iz; several divisions of ar- 
teries, arising at the bifinca -ion of the aorta, and di- 
vreging to the iliac regions. 

Iliac Fossa, — F6s-a; a shallow cavity in the upper 
surface of the iliac bone. 

Iliac Passion, — Pa-Jon; griping pain, and vomiting 
of fecal matter, with spasms or peristaltic motion of 
the intestines. 

Iliac Region, — Ri-jon; the sides of the abdomen, 
between the ribs and hips. [haunch bone. 

Ilium, Il'i-um; the superior bone of the pelvis; the 

Illicium Anisatum; Il-i-Ji-um An-i-sa-tuni; star-anise, 
a tree of China, the seed of which contains an aro- 
matic oil very closely resembling oil of anise. 

Imperforate, Im-per-for-at; congenital closure of nat- 
ural openings. 

Impetigo, Im-pet-i-go; a humid running tetter. 

Impostliume, Im-pos-tiim; an abscess. 

Impotence, Im'po-tens; want of power; male sterility. 

Impotent, Im'po-tent; inability of procreation. 

Impregnation, Im-preg-na-Jon; the act of fecundation. 

Inanition, In-an-i-Jon; exhaustion; emptiness, from in- 
ability to take food. 

Inappetency, In-ap-ij-ten-si; anorexia; loss of appetite. 

Incarnation, In-kqr-na-Jon; the process of granulation, 
or the growth of flesh. 



POCKET LEXICON. 143 

Incirniculum, In-S£r-nik-i\-luin; the basin of the kid- 
neys through which the urine is strained. 

Incineration, In-sin-er-a-Jon; the act of burning out 
carbon and organic compounds in a crucible, the ash 
alone remaining. 

Incisors, ln-sj-sorz: the four front cutting teeth. 

Incontiiienee, ln-kon-tin-ens; inability to retain the 
natural evacuations. 

Incubation, In-ki|-ba-Jon; the hatching of eggs; the 
slow development of disease. 

Incus, In'kus; a small bone of the internal ear. 

Indian Hemp ; Cannabis sativa var. Indica; a power- 
ful narcotic. 

Indian Physic: Gillenia trifoliata; the root of which is 
cathartic, and in large doses emetic. 

Indian Turnip; common name for Ariscema triphyllum. 

Indigestion, ln-di-jest-yon: when chronic, dyspepsia. 

Indigo, ln'di-go: a blue coloring matter obtained from 
Indigo/era tiuctoria. a plant of the East Indies. 

Indigo, Wild; Baptiata tiuctoria, a native plant, used 
in decoctions as an antiseptic. 

Inferior Longitudinal Sinus; a vein of the external 
membrane of the brain; extending along the lower part 
of the falx cerebri. 

Infiltration, In-fil-tra-Jon; the straining of fluids into 
the cellular tissues. 

Influenza, In-fhi-en-za; an epidemic catarrh, attended 
with depression and distressing fever. 

Infundibulum, In-fun-dib-rj-luni; a funnel: applied 
to three ducts in the kidney, and to a canal connecting 
with the third ventricle of the brain. 

Infusions, In-fi| -sjonz: liquids obtained by macerating 
vegetable organic substances, in water that has reached 
the boiling point. 

Inguinal, In'gwi-nal: belonging to the groin. 

Inguinal Ligament. See Poupart's ligament. 

Inhalation, In-ha-lel-Jon: a method of applying med- 
icines, by breathing medicated vapors into the lungs 
and head. 

Injection, In-jek-Jon; the application of water, or medi- 
cated liquids, to a cavity or internal part, by means of 
a syringe. 



144 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Inochondritis, In-o-kon-drj-tis; inflammation of car- 
tilages. 

Inoculation, In-ok-i|-ld-Jon; the insertion of the virus 
of a disease into some part of the body, for the purpose 
of inciting the same disease, but in a mild form. 

Inoma, In-6-ma; a species of fibrous tumor. 

Inorganic Chemistry, In-er-gan-ik Kem-is-tri; the 
chemistry of the mineral kingdom. 

Inorganic Compounds, — Kom-pisndz; a distinction 
once drawn between substances found in plants and 
animals, and those obtained from the mineral or inor- 
ganic kingdom. 

Inosculation, In-os-ki^-la-Jon; union of the extremi- 
ties of vessels. 

Insalivation, In-sal-i-va-Jon; the admixture of saliva 
with, food in eating. 

Insomnia, In-som-ni-a: sleeplessness: wakefulness. 

Inspissation, In-spi-sa-Jon: boiling down, and thick- 
ening, as in making vegetable extracts. 

Insufflation, In-suf-la-Jon: the act of blowing air into a 
cavity: inflating the lungs of a new-born child. 

Integument, In-teg-ij,-inent; that which covers any- 
thing. 

Interarticular, In-ter-qr-tik-r^-lar: between the joints. 

Intercellular, In-ter-sel-v|-lar; intervening between the 
cells of animal tissue. 

Intercostal, ln-fcer-ko?~tal; between the ribs. [tween. 

Intercurrent, In-ter-kiir-ent; sporadic; running be- 

Intermaxillary, In-ter-maks-il-a-ri; applied to a small 
osseous body between the maxillary bones. 

Intermittent Fever, In-ter-mit-ent Fi-ver; any fever 
in which the paroxysms of heat intermit and return at 
regular intervals. 

Interne, In-ter-niJ: a house physician or surgeon. 

Interocular, In-ter-6k-i|-lar; located between the eyes. 

Interosseous, ln-ter-os-t-us; applied to anything be- 
tween bones. 

Interscapular, In-ter-skap-ij-lar; lying between the 
shoulder blades. [cess. 

Interspinal, In-ter-sp|-nal ; between the spinus pro- 
Interstice, In'ter-stis; the space between any two parts. 



POCKET LEXICON. 145 

Intervertebral, In-ter-vsr-tt-bral; between the ver- 
tebrae. 

Intestinal, In-tes-tin-al; relating to the intestines. 
Intestine, Iu-tes-tin: the long canal from the stomach 

to the anus. 
Introrlexed, In'tro-flekst: bent inwards . 
Intumescense, In-tii-nies-ens; swelling, or increasing 

the size of any part. 
Introsusception, or Intussusception: the falling or 

sliding of one portion of an intestine into another. 
Inula Helenium, In-i\-la Ht-len-i-um; Elecampane, 

the root used as a tonic. 
Invagination, In-vaj-i-na-Jon; an operation for hernia 

by introsusception. 
Iodates. i'o-dtUs; compounds of iodic acid. 
Iodic Acid, "f-od-ik As'id: a compound in which one 

atom each of hydrogen and iodine are united with three 

of oxygen: properly it is iodate of hydrogen, [element. 
Iodides, t'co-didz: compounds of iodine with another 
Iodine, i'o-din: anon-metallic element. 
Iodinium, •f-o-din-i-um: of ficinal name f or iodine. 
Iodism. i'o-dizm: the morbid condition resulting from 

the continued use of iodine. 
Iodoform, i-od-o-ferm: a yellow compound, with a 

strong, disagreeable odor, containing a large amount 

of iodine. 
Ionthus, *-6n-tus: down, or incipient beard: also a pim- 
ple on the face: acne. 
Ipecac, American. Ip't-kak — : Euphorbia Ipecacuanha, 

a native plant used as an emetic. 
Ipecacuanha, Ip-t-kak-ii-an-a: ipecac root; the root of 

CephaeUs Ipecacuanha; an emetic, and in small doses, 

expectorant. 
Ipomcea Jalapa, Ip-o-mi-a Ja-lap-a: a twining vine 

of Mexico, the root of which is jalap; synonym for 

Exogonium purga. 
Iralgia, ►F-ral-ji-a: pain in the iris. 
Iridectomy, Ir-i-dek-to-mi; the operation for cutting 

out part of the iris. 
Iridocele, Iri-do-sU; hernia, in which part of the iris 

protrudes. 



146 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Iridotomy, Ir-i-dot-o-nai; same as Iridectomy. 

Iris, Fris; the circular colored membrane of the eye; 
also, name of a plant. 

Iris Florentina, Fris Flor-en-tj-na; a plant of Italy 
that yields orris root. 

Iris Versicolor, — Ver-si-kul-or; blue flag; an alter- 
ative and diuretic, [demulcent. 

Irish Moss, FriJ Mos; Chondrus crispus; a nutritive 

Iritis, *-rj-tis; inflammation of the iris. 

Iron, Furn; a metallic element; Ferrum. 

Iron by Hydrogen; finely divided iron, obtained by 
decomposition of oxide of iron, heated to redness by 
means of hydrogen gas. 

Iron Weed; Vernon ia fasciculata, a native weed, the 
root of which is used as a tonic. 

Irritating: Plaster, Ir'i-t&t-irj Plds-ter; a name ap- 
plied to compound tar plaster, used by Eclectic physi- 
cians. 

Iscliiagra, Is-kj-a-gra; gout in the hip; sciatica. 

Ischialgia, Is-ki-al-ji-a; pain in the ischium. [nerve. 

Iscliiatitis, Is-ki-a-t|-tis; inflammation of the ischiatic 

Ischidrosis, Is-ki-dr6-sis; suppression of sweat; want 
of perspiration. 

Iscliiocele, Is'ki-o-stl; hernia in the ischiatic foramen. 

Ischiophthisis, Is-ki-6f-ti-sis; disease and wasting of 
the hip-joint. 

Ischium, Is'ki-um; the lower bone of the pelvis. 

Ischuria, Is-ki|-ri-ci; retention or suppression of urine. 

Isinglass, Fzin-glas; a gelatinous substance, obtained 
from the air-bladders of fish. 

Isomorphous Bodies, ^-so-mer-fus B6d-iz; substances 
of similar chemical constitution, which replace each 
other in crystalized compounds and do not alter the 
geometrical figure. 

Isonandra Gvitta, fF-so-nan-dr-a Giit-a; a tree of the 
East Indies, the source of gutta percha. 

Isopathy, -I-sop-a-ti; a feature of Homoeopathy that 
teaches the use of the virus of any disease, in infini- 
tesimal quantities, to cure the same disease. 

Isothermal, ^-so-tsr-mal; having the same tempera- 
ture. 



POCKET LEXICON. 147 

Issue, IJ'tj; an artificial ulcer, kept open for the purpose 
of relieving irritation elsewhere. 

Isthmus, Ist'mus; " a neck,'' and applied to a narrow 
passage, as that of the fauces. 

Itch, Iq: scabies, an infectious eruption. (See, also, 
Baker's, Bricklayer's and Grocer's Itch.) 

Iter, iter: a passage between two or more parts. 

Iter ad Infimdibuluni: the passage between the third 
ventricle of the brain and the infundibulum. 

Iter a Palato ad Aureum; the Eustachian tube. 

Iter a Tertis Ad Quartum Yentriculimi ; the aque- 
duct of Sylvius, in the brain. 

Itis, fc'tis; a suffix, denoting inflammation of a part. 

Ivy. American, i'va: Ampelopsis quinqnefolia, a native 
climbing shrub, the leaves of which are used as an al- 
terative. 

Ivy, Ground: Nepeta Glechoma. 

Ivy. Poison: Rhus Toxicodendron. 

Ivory, Black, i'vo-ri Blak; bone black; animal char- 
coal. 



Jaborandi, Jab-or-an-di; the leaves cf Pilocarpus pin- 
nntus, used as a diaphoretic and sialagogue. 

Jactitation, Jak-ti-ta-Jon, tossing about, with great 
restlessness. 

Jalap, Jal-ap: the root of Ipomcea Jalapa, a well known 
and reliable cathartic. 

Jamaica Ginger, Ja-ma-ka Jin-jer: white ginger: 
ginger root, deprived of the cortical portion, and 
bleached. 

Jamestown Weed, Jamz-t"5n TTtd: Datura Stramo- 
nium; generally called jimson weed, or thorn-apple. 

Janiplia Manihot, Jan-i-fci 3ian-i-hot: a South Am- 
erican plant, from the root of which tapioca is ob- 
tained: the fresh root contains a volatile poison. 

Jasmine, Yellow, Jas-niin; Gehemium scmpervirens. 



148 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Jaundice, Jqn-dis; a bilious disease, attended with 
yellow skin and eyes. See Icterus. 

Jeffersonia Diphylla, Jef-er-sw-ni-a Dj-f il-a ; twin 
leaf, a.n early-flowering indigenous plant. 

Jejunum, Jt-jit-num; empty; the second of the smaller 
intestines, which is generally empty in the corpse. 

Jersey Tea, Jer-zi Tt>; an indigenous small shrub; Cean- 
othus Am erica mis. 

Jesuits' Bark; Je^-ii-its' Bqrk ; an old name for cin- 
chona bark. 

Jimson Weed, Jim-sun Wtd; Jamestown weed, Datura 
Stramonium. 

Jugales, Ji^-gd-ltz; the superficial nerves of the cheek 
bones. 

Juglans Cinerea, Ju^-glanz Sin-i-rB-a; butternut tree, 
the bark of which is a mild cathartic. 

Jugular, Ji|-gi|-lar; belonging to the throat. 

Jugular Veins, — Yanz; large veins, internal and ex- 
ternal, of the neck, descending to the sheath of the car- 
otid artery. [neck. 

Jugulum, Ji|-gTi,-lum; the throat, or front part of the 

Jumentosus, Ji|-men-to-sus; descriptive of urine hav- 
ing a rank odor. 

Juncus Effusus, Jiirj-kus Ef-\x- sus ; the flowering 
rush, having aperient virtues. 

Juniperus Communis, Jv|-nip-er-us Kom-it-nis; the 
juniper tree; the fruit, known as juniper berries, are 
used as a diuretic, and in the preparation of gin. 

Juniperus Sabina, — Sa-b|-na; a European shrub 
which yields an essential oil, (oil of savine, ) used as a 
stimulant and irritant. 

Juniperus Virginiana, — Yer-jin-i-d-na; red cedar, 
a native tree. 

Juvantia, Jix-van-Ji-a; aiding, as medicines used to 
relieve pain or distress, in conjunction with curative 
remedies. 

Juventus, Ji^-ven-tus; adolescence. 



POCKET LEXICON. 149 



JS1 

K.: symbol for the element kalium, (Potassium.) 

Kalium, Ka-li-um; officinal name for the element po- 
tassium. 

Kameela, or Kaniala, Ka-mt-la, Ka-ma-la; a reddish 
powder, possessing anthelmintic and cathartic proper- 
ties, obtained from the fruit of Hottlera tinctoria. 

Kalmia Latifolia, Kal-mi-a Lat-i-fu)-li-a; sheep lau- 
rel, a native shrub, the leaves of which are sedative and 
astringent. 

Kelp, Kelp: the ashes of sea-weed, the source of iodine. 

Keratome, Ker-a-tom; a hard tumor or swelling. 

Keratonyxis: Ker-a-tco-niks-is; the operation of insert- 
ing a needle through the cornea, for cataract. 

Kerectomy, Ker-ek-tQ-mi; the operation of cutting 
away the outer layers of the cornea, so as to render it 
opaque. 

Kerines Mineral, Ker-mtz Min-er-alj oxy-sulphuret of 
antimony. 

Kidney Leaf, Kid-ni Ltf: Hepatica triloba. 

Kidneys, Kid-niz; the two glandular bodies lying in 
the loins, which secrete the urine. 

Kinesipatliy, Kin-t>-sip-a-ti; a system of treating dis- 
ease by exercise, muscular kneading, and friction on 
the skin: also called Motorpathy. 

King's Evil, Kin's L'vil; scrofula, which was so called 
because it was once supposed it might be cured by the 
friendly touch of the king. 

Kinic Acid, Kj-nik As'id; an acid of cinchona. 

Kino. Ivi-no; a very astringent extract, the dried juice 
of Ptevocarpus Marsupiiwi. 

Kleptomania, Klep-tcD-ina-ni-a: the propensity to pilfer 
various articles by persons not needing them, and able 
to purchase them; moral insanity. 

Koosso, Kui-so: a powerful vermifuge: thedried flowers 
of Brayera anthelmintica. 

Krameria Triandra. See Rhatany. 

Kreosot. Kri-o-sot. See Crcasote. 



150 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 



Labarraque's Solution, Lab-ar-a-k&i'z So-hx-Jon; a 

disinfecting liquid. Solution of chlorinated sodium. 
Labia, Ld-bi-a; the lips. 
Labia Majora, — ]VIa-JQ-ra; the outer folds of the 

vulva. [vulva. 

Labia Minora, — Mi-no-m; the inner folds of the 
Labia Pudendi, — Pi|-den-dj; the external lateral 

protuberances of the vulva. 
Labial, Ld-bi-al; pertaining to the lips. 
Labium, Ld-bi-um; the lip; often applied to parts re- 
sembling a lip. 
Labium Leporinum, — Lep-o-rj-num; the hair lip. 
Labor, Ld-bor; parturition; the process of child-birth. 
Labrador Tea, Lab-ra-dor Tl. See Ledum latifoliiim. 
Labrum, Ld-brum; the extremity of the lips, especially 

of the upper lip. 
Labyrintli, Lab-i-rint; the second cavity of the ear. 
Lac, Lak; officinal name in B. P. for cow's milk; also 

applied to a resinous substance that exudes from cer- 
tain trees in the East Indies. 
Lacerum Foramen, Las-er-um For-d-men; applied to 

two jagged openings between the occipital and temporal 

bones. 
Lachesis, Laq-ij-sis; the poison of the serpent Tricjono- 

cephalus Lachesis; used by Homceopathists. 
Laclinantb.es Tinctoria, Lak-nan-ft>z Tink-tcS-ri-a; 

spirit weed, the root of which is astringent and tonic. 
Lachryma, Lak-ri-rna; a tear; the limpid secretion of 

the eyes. 
Lachrymal Bone, Lak-ri-mal Bon; a small thin bone 

on the inner side of the orbit of the eye. 
Lachrymal Caruiide, — Ka-riin-kl; a small reddish 

eminence in the inner corner of each eye. 
Lachrymal Duct, — Dukt; the duct by which the tears 

are conveyed to the nose. 
Lachrymal Gland, — Gland; a glomerate gland of the 

eye that secretes the tears. 



POCKET LEXICON. 151 

Laciniate, La-sin-i-at; fringed: having a jagged edge. 

Lac Sujphur, Lak Sal-fur; a form of sulphur obtained 
by precipitating sulphur from combination with lime, 
by means of muriatic acid; hence the name precipita- 
ted sulphur. [young. 

Lactation, Lak-ta-Jonj the act of yielding milk to the 

Lacteal, Lak-tT-al: applied to vessels that absorb the 
chyle, a milk-like fluid. 

Lactescent, Lak-tes-ent; in ilk- like, or that which yields 
a milky juice, as some plants. 

Lactic Acid, Lak-tik As'id; the acid produced when 
milk turns sour. [glands. 

Lactiferous Duct: the main ducts of the mammary 

Lactifugus, Lak-tif-u_-gus; that which checks the se- 
cretion and flow of milk. 

Lactuearium, Lak-tij-ka-ri-um: the concrete juice of 
Lartnca sativa; a sedative and narcotic. 

Lactuea Sativa, Lak-tvj-ka Sa-t|-va; the garden let- 
tuce: the source of Lactuearium . 

Lacuna, La-krj-na; applied in the plural to microscop- 
ic cavities in the excretory ducts. [the eye. 

Lacuna Orbitae: — 6r'bi-tt>: the arch of the orbit of 

Ladies' Slipper, La-diz' >lip-er: Cypripedium pubescensj 
a common native plant. 

Lady Webster's Pills; dinner pills, which see. 

Lagopbtlialmia, La-go f-tal-nii-a; a defective shorten- 
ing of the eyelid, that prevents entire closing of the eye. 

Lagostoma, La-gos-to-ma; the malformation, hair-lip. 

Lamina. Lam-in-a: a thin plate or membrane. 

Laminated, Lam-in-a-ted: foliated: consisting of layers. 

Lampblack, Lamp-blak; a form of carbon in a very 
fine state of division, once obtained from the soot of 
lamps. 

Lanceolate, Lan-st-o-lat: having the shape of a spear. 

Lancinating. Lan-sin-a-tin: piercing, like a lance. 

Lanugo, Lan-i\-go; soft hair, or down. 

Laparotcopia, Lap-a-ro-skcj-pi-a; an examination of 
the loins with the stethoscope. 

Laparosomla, Lap-a-ro-tQ-mi-a: the making of an in- 
cision into the abdomen in the region of the loins. 

Lapidescent, Lad-i-des-ent; stony; like a stone in hard- 
ness. 



152 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Lappa Officinalis, Lap-a Of-is-i-nd-lis; common bur- 
dock; synonym f or Arctium Lappa. 

Laqueus Gutturis, Lak-wt-us Giit-ur-is; inflammation 
of the throat or tonsils. 

Larch, Lqrg; Larix Europcea; an evergreen tree of 
Europe, the bark astringent. 

Larkspur, Lqrk-spur; a common name for several spe- 
cies of Delphinium. 

Larval, Lqr-val; like a mask; descriptive of the skin 
when disfigured by certain diseases. 

Laryngeal, La-rin-p-al; relating to the larynx. 

Laryngismus, Lar-in-jis-mus; spasms of the larynx. 

Laryngitis: Lar-in-j|-tis; inflammation of the larynx. 

Laryngophthisis, Lar-in-gof-ti-sis; phthisis; laryngeal 
consumption. 

Laryngotomy, Lar-in-got-o-mi; the operation of mak- 
ing an incision into the larynx. 

Larynx, Lar-irjks; the top of the windpipe, the organ 
of the voice. 

Lateral Sinuses, Lat-er-al Sj-nus-ez; the veins that 
run along the spine at the back of the head. 

Laudanum, Le-da-num; tincture of opium, twenty-five 
drops of which are equivelant to one grain of opium. 

Laurus, Le-rus; a genus to which the plants producing 
camphor, sassafras and cinnamon were formerly re- 
ferred. 

Lavandula Vera, Lav-an-dr^-la Yi'ra; lavander; an 
aromatic, labiate shrub of Europe, the flowers of which 
are used as a stimulant. 

Laxation, Laks-a-Jcn; loosening, as of the bowels. 

Laxative, Laks-a-tiv; having a slightly purgative 
quality 

Laxator Tympani, Laks-d-tor Tim-pan-j' a muscle 
of the tympanum 

Laxus, Laks-us; loose, applied to animal fiber. 

Lead, Led; an elementary substance. (See Plumbum.) 

Lead Plaster, — Plds-ter; a plaster made from litharge 
and olive oil. 

Ledum Latifolium Li-dum Lat-i-f(S-li-um; Labrador 
tea; a native northern shrub, the leaves of which are 
tonic. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 153 

Leeches, Ltq-ez; Hirudo medicinal is, an aquatic worm, 
used for extracting blood. 

Lemon, Lemon- the fruit of Citrus Umonium. 

Lenitive, Len-i-tiv; assuaging, gentle remedies. 

Leonticc Thalictroides, Lt-on-tJ-st Ka-lik-trio-j-dtz; 
synonym for Caidoj/hj/llum thalictroides. 

Leontodon Taraxacum, Lt-on-to-don Ta-raks-a-kum; 
synonym for Taraxacum Dens-ieouis. 

Leonaras Cardiaca, Lb-o-n^-rus Kqr-di-a-ka; moth- 
er-wort: an introduced weed, used in domestic practice 
in female diseases. 

Leporinum Labium, Lep-o-ri-num La-bi-uni; hair-lip. 

Lepriasis, Lep-q-a-sis; leprosy. 

Leprus. Lep-rus: scaly; resembling leprosy. 

Leptandra Virginica. Lep-tan-dro. \ er-jin-i-ka: Cul- 
ver's root; black root: a synonym for Veronica Vir- 
gin im . 

Leptandrin, Lep-tan-drin: a resinous substance ob- 
tained from black root, ( Veronica Virginica.) 

Lesion, Li~3on; disease or injury of any part: a cut or 
wound. 

Lethal, Lt-tal: fatal: relating to death. 

Lethargy. Lt-ar-ji: a sleepy stupor: insensibility. 

Lettuce Let-us: Lactuca satica; the flowering plants 
possess narcotic properties. 

Leuchaemia, Lq-kt-ini-a; whitish, or almost colorless 
and thin blood. 

Leucoma. Lq-ko-ma; opacity of the cornea, a white 
speck on the eye. 

Leucopathia, Lq-ko-pa-f i-a; the condition of an African 
albino, whose skin turns white. 

Leiicophlegmatic. Lii-ko-fleg-mat-ik; relating to a 
dropsical and flabby condition of the body. 

Leucorrhcea, Lq-ko-ri-a: the white or mucous condi- 
tion of the vagina, aris-ing from a morbid state of 
that locality. 

Levant Worm seed, Lt-vant ^Vurm-sid: the dried 
flower-heads. * not seeds. ) of a Russian species of Arte- 
misia; used as a vermifuge. 

Levator. Lt-va-tor: that which elevates: applied to nu- 
merous lifting muscles. 



154 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

navigation, Lev-i-ga-Jon; the process of reducing to an 

impalpable powder. 
Leyden Jar, La-den Jqr; a glass vessel, coated with tin, 

used for collecting electricity. 
Liatris Spicata, Li-a-tris Spi-ka-ta; button snake- 
root, a native plant, used as a diuretic and tonic. 
Liatris Squarrosa, — Skvya-r6-saj blazing star; an 

indigenous showy plant. 
Lichen, Liq-en; a tribe of cryptogamic plants; also a 

cutaneous eruption of pimples. [undigested. 

Lientery, Lj-en-ter-i; diarrhoea in which the food passes 
Life Hoot, Ljf Ruit; Senecio aureus; a native plant, 

used as a diuretic and in female diseases. 
Ligament, Lig-a-ment; an elastic membranous cord, 

stretching from end to end of movable bones. 
Ligamenta Subflava, Lig-a-men-ta Sub-fla-va; the 

yellow ligaments, which fill the space between the ver- 
tebrae. 
Ligation, L.i-ga-Jon; securing an artery by ligature. 
Ligature, Lig-a-tiir; a small cord, or strong thread, used 

in surgery in tying arteries or other parts. 
Ligusticum Levisticum, Li-gus-ti-kum Lt-vis-ti-kum; 

lovage, the leaves of which are used ns a carminative. 
Ligustrum Vulgare, Li-gus-trum Vul-ga-rt: privet; 

a cultivated shrub, the leaves of which are used in 

domestic practice as an astringent. 
Lilium Candid um, Lil-i-um Kan-di-dum ; white 

lily; the mucilaginous bulb of which is used as a tonic. 
Lime, L|m; (caustic lime, ) oxide of calcium, quicklime, 

obtained by calcining limestone. 
Lime Hydrate, — Pli-drat; ( slacked lime,) obtained 

from lime by the action of water. [or defective. 

Limosis, Li-m6-sis; a morbid appetite, either excessive 
Undera Benzoin, Lin-dt>-ra Ben-zo-in ; an aromatic 

native shrub, the spice bush; synonym for Benzoin 

odoriferum. 
Linea Alba, Lin-T-a Al'ba: a whitish tenclonous line, 

extending from the epigastrium to the pubes. 
Linea Aspera, — As'per-a; a rough prominence on 

the posterior surface of the femur, affording attach- 
ment to the muscles. 



POCKET LEXICON. 155 

Linea Innominata, Lin "B-a In-nom-i-nd-ta: a slightly 
raised line, forming part of the brim of the pelvis. 

Lineae Albicanth.es, Lin-e-t Al-bi-kan-ttz: whitish 
lines, extending from the navel to the pubes, more 
prominent in women soon after child-birth. 

Linea* Semilunares, Sem-i-lri-nd-rtz: lines formed by 
the abrupt termination of the fibers of the abdominal 
muscles. 

Linear Transversa?, — Trans-ver-sU; lines which cross 
the recti muscles of the abdomen. 

Lineola, Li-ni-o-la: small white lines that may be seen 
on 5>ouie female breasts. 

Ungual, Lin-gwal; relating to the tongue. [nally. 

Liniment, Lin-i-ment: a liquid preparation used exter- 

Linseed Oil, Lin-std (Xl: a fixed oil, expressed from 
flax seed, used as an application to burns. 

Linum Usitatissimuni, Li-num Yui-si-ta-tis-i-mum; 
flax: a cultivated plant that yields flax seed. 

Lint, Lint: scraped linen, or the prepared fiber of the 
flax plant, used in dressing wounds. 

Liparocele, Lip-ar-co-srl: a fatty tumor in the scrotum. 

Lipoma, Li-pa-ma: a fatty encysted tumor. 

Liposphyxia, Lip-Q-sfiks-i-a; cessation of the pulse. 

Lippitude, Lip-i-tipd: inflammation of the margin of the 
eye-lids, from which a humor exudes. 

Liquidambar Orientale, Lik-wid-am-bar Q-ri-en-tal; 
a tree of Russia, the source of storax. 

Liquid Storax, Lik-wid St6-raks. See Storax. 

Liquor, Lik-or; a solution of medicinal substances in 
water. 

Liquor Amnii, — Arn'ni-j; water that surrounds the 
fat us in ut oro. 

Liquor Sanguinis, — Sarj-gwi-nis; the colorless fluid 
element of the blood. 

Liquorice or Licorice, Lik-or-is ; the root of Gh/ci/rr- 
hiza glabra] the powdered root is extensively used as 
an excipient for pills, and an extract from the root is 
used in cough mixtures, and to disguise the taste of 
bitter medicines. 

Liquor Potassa? Arsenitis, — Po-tas-t Hr-sen-i-tis; 
a solution of arsenious acid in water, by means of car- 
bonate of potassium. ( Fowler's Solution. ) 



156 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Lithagogue, Lit-a-gog; a medicine for expelling calculi 
from the bladder or kidneys. 

Litharge, Lit-qrj; oxide of lead. 

Litheotasy, Lit-ek-ta-si; the operation of removing cal- 
culi from the bladder by dilating the urethra. 

Lithiasis, Lit-j-a-sis; the formation of urinary calcu- 
lus; also the growth of small hard tumors on the eyeiids. 

Lithic Acid, Lit-ik As'id; a name applied to uric acid. 

Lithica, Lit-i-ka; medicines for preventing the forma- 
tion of urinary calculus. 

Lithium, Lit-i-um; an elementary substance, salts of 
which are used in gout and urinary diseases. 

Lithoclast, Lit-o-klast; an instrument for entering the 
urethra, to reduce calculi in the bladder so that they 
may be passed out. 

Lithometra, Lit-o-mt-tra ; ossification of the uterus. 

Lithotomy, Lit-6t-o-mi; the operation of cutting into 
the bladder for the removal of calculi. 

Lithotripsy, Lift-©- trip-si: the wearing down, or grind- 
ing of calculi, in the bladder, by an instrument. 

Lithotrity, Lit-6t-ri-ti; the breaking of calculi in the 
bladder, for removal. 

Litmus, Lit-mus ; a blue pigment, prepared from a 
species of lichen; acids turn the solution red. 

Litmus Paper; paper colored with either the blue so- 
lution of litmus, or acidulated red solution. The blue 
paper turns red in the presence of acids; the red turns 
blue in the presence of alkalies. 

Liver, Liv-er; the largest glandular body of animal or- 
ganization, whose function is to secrete the bile. 

Liver, Inflammation of. See Hepatitis. 

Liverwort, a name commonly applied to Hepatica tri- 
loba, but properly belonging to cryptogams of the sec- 
tion Hcpaticce. 

Lobate, L6-bat; having lobes, as the lungs and liver. 

Lobe, Lob; a division or distinct part of an organ. 

Lobelia Cardinalis, Lo-bi-li-a Kqr-di-nd-lis; cardinal 
flower; a native plant with showy red flowers. 

Lobelia Inflata, — In-fM-ta; Indian tobacco, lobelia; 
a native plant, the leaves and seed of which are used as 
an emetic, and in small doses expectorant. 



POCKET LEXICON. 157 

Lobulus Aecessorius, Lob-i^-lus Ak-ses-6-ri-us ; a 
small lobe on the under side of the liver. 

IiObulus Caudatus, — Ke-da-tus; a tail-shaped lobe of 
the liver, hanging down from the great lobe. 

Lobus Spigelii, LJ)-bus Spi-ji-li-j; the smaller of the 
principal lobes of the liver. 

Locellate, Lo-sel-at: having smaller or secondary cells. 

Locbia, Lco-ki-a; a flow of cerous liquid from the vagi- 
na, after delivery, usually called "cleansings." 

Locliiorrboea, Lo-ki-o-rt-a: excessive lochial discharge. 

Locboperitonitis, Lo-ko-per-i-to-n|-tis; inflammation 
of the peritoneum after child-birth. 

Locked- Jaw, L6kt-Je. bee Tetanus. 

Logwood, Log-wiad: the wood of Hoematoxylon Oam- 
pechianum; extensively used as a dye-wood, and as a 
mild astringent. 

Loiinoplithalmia, Ler-mof-tal-mi-a ; contagious in- 
flammation of the eyes. 

Loins. Lernz: the lumbar regions, lower part of the back. 

Longing, Log -in; peculiar and capricious desires of fe- 
males, generally in regard to food, during pregnancy. 

Longissimus, Lon-jis-i-mus; the longest, applied to va- 
rious muscles. 

Longitudinal Sinus, Lon-ji-tij-di-nal S|-nus: a canal 
running lengthwise within the skull, on the upper 
margin of the falx cerebri. L. S. Inferior: a similar 
canal, or vein, along the lower margin ofthefaLv cerebri. 

Longus Colli, Lon-gus K61-j; the long muscle of the 
neck. 

Lordosis, Lor-do-sis: curvature of the spine forward. 

Lotion, La-Jon; a medicated fluid, to be applied exter- 
nally, [plant of Europe. 

Lovage. Liiv-aj : Ligmticnm levistieiim, an aromatic 

Loxa Bark, L6ks-a Bq.rk: a variety of Cinchona. 

Loxia, L6ks-i-a: wry-neck; the distortion of the head 
to one side of the body. [eyes. 

Loxopbtbalmus, Loks-of-tal-mus: squinting or oblique 

Lumbago, Lum-ba-go; rheumatics in the muscles of 
the loins. 

Lumbar, Liim-bar: relating to the loins. [and foot. 

Lumbricales, Lum-bri-ka-ltz; four muscles of the hand 



158 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

[Lunar, Li|-nar; like the moon; applied to a bone of the 
carpus, on account of its shape. 

Lunar Caustic, — Kes-tik; fused nitrate of silver. 

Lungs, Lurjz ; the respiratory organs, occupying the 
thorax. 

Lupia, Li|-pi-ct; corroding, destructive, as a species of 
ulcer; also applied to a species of wen. 

Lupinosus, Li^-pi-nQ-sus; an ulcerous disease of the 
skin. [on hops. 

Lupulin, Li\-ptl-lin; a yellow glandular powder found 

Lupus, Li|-pus; "a wolf;" a malignant ulcer, or cancer, 
especially on the face. 

Luscitas, Li|-si-tas; a defect in which an eye is turned to 
one side, [formity. 

Lusus Naturae, Ltj-sus Narti\-rt; a monster, from de- 
Luxation, Luks-a-Jon; dislocation of a bone. 

Lycantliropy, Lj-kan-tro-pi; an insanity that leads a 
man to think himself a wolf. 

Lycomania, Lj-ko-rad-ni-a. Same as Lycctnihropy. 

Lycopodium, Lj-ko-p6-di-um; a fine yellow powder, 
the spores of Lycopodium clavatum, chiefly used as an 
excipient in making pills. 

Lycopodium Clavatuin, — Kla-vd-tum; club-moss, a 
little evergreen flowerless plant. 

Lycopersicum, Lj-ko-per-si-kum; the tomato; used 
medicinally by Homceopathists. 

Lycorexia, Lj-ko-reks-i-a; Bulimia; unnatural, raven- 
ous hanger. 

Lycopus Virginicus, Lj-ko-pus Yer-jin-i-kus; bugle- 
weed, a tonic astringent. 

Lyinpli, Limf: a colorless fluid in the lymphatic vessels. 

Lymphadenitis, Lim-fa-den-|-tis; inflammation of the 
lymphatic glands. 

Lymphatic, Lim-fat-ik; having the nature of lymph, 
applied to vessels that convey the lymphatic fluid. 

Lypotliymia, Lip-o-tim-i-a; grief, or mental affliction. 

Lyssa, Lis-a; rage, fury; applied to hydrophobia. 

Lyssoides, Lis-o-j-dtz; madness resembling hydropho- 
bia. 



POCKET LEXICON. 159 



M.; abbreviation of mapuhts, "handful;" also of misce, 
"mix," in prescriptions. 

Mace, Mas: an aromatic substance, detached from the 
kernels of the nutmeg tree. 

Macerate, Mas-er-at; to steep for the purpose of extract- 
ing soluble substances. 

Macies, Ma-Ji-tz: emaciation, or washing away. 

Macroceplialia, Mak-rQ-se.-fa-li-a; macrocephalous, 
having an abnormally large head. 

Macromelia, Mak-ro-mi-li-a; deformity, by excessive 
size of some member. 

Macrotys Kacemosa, Ma-krot-iz Iva-st-mw-sa; a syn- 
onym in common use for Cimicifuga racemosaj black 
cohosh. 

Macula, Mak-tj,-la; a blemish, or spot; Macula matricw, 
"spot from the mother," a prenatal mark on the skin 
of a child. 

Maculous, Mak-i|-lus; abounding in spots. 

Madder, Mad-er; a reddish dye-stuff, obtained from the 
roots of Rubia tinetorum. 

Magnetism, Mag-net-izm; the property of attraction 
and repulsion in the load-stone. 

Magnesia, Mag-ni-gi-a; oxide of magnesium. 

Magnesia Calcined, — Kal-sjnd: oxide of magnesium 
obtained by heating the carbonate. 

Magnesium, Mag-ni-gi-um; an elementary substance, 
salts of which are much used in medicine. 

Magnetism, Animal; a theory revived by Mesmer in 
1776, attributing all manifestations of life to a kind of 
magnetic fluid that he supposed pervades all matter. 

Magnolia, Mag-nco-li-a; a genus of southern trees, 
noted fur their magnificent flowers; the bark of several 
species is used as a tonic. 

Maiden-Hair, Mad-en Hajr; Adiantum pedatum; a na- 
tive fern, used as an expectorant. 

Malacia, Ma-la-Ji-a; depraved appetite, as in pregnancy, 
and in some abnomal conditions. 



160 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Malacoma, Mal-a-ko-nia; softening, as happens to the 
brain, bones, kidneys, etc. 

Malar, Ma-lar; belonging to the cheek. 

Malaria, Ma-la-ri-a; miasm; infectious, or noxious efflu- 
via arising from decaying vegetable or animal matter. 

Malates, Mal-ats; salts of malic acid and a base. 

Male Fern, Mai Fern; Aspidium Filix-mas, a Euro- 
pean fern, the root of which is used to expel tape worm. 

Malic Acid, Mal-ik As'id; an acid found in the juice 
of rhubarb stalks, unripe apples, goose-berries, etc. 

Malignant, Ma-lig-nant; dangerous or pestilential. 

Malingering, Ma-lin-jer-in; feigning disease, to avoid 
military service or punishment. [ankle. 

Malleolar, Ma-li-o-lar; relating to the artery of the 

Malleolus, Ma-li-o-lus; the projections of bone form- 
ing part of the ankle joint. 

Malleus, Mal-b-us; a small bone of the internal ear, re- 
sembling a hammer. 

Malpigliian Bodies, Mal-pt>-ji-an B6d-iz; small cor- 
puscles, or points, found in the kidneys, spleen, and 
lymphatic gland. 

Malt, Melt; barley that has been allowed to germinate, 
and then baked in a kiln. [properties. 

Marva, Mal-va; a genus of plants possessing demulcent 

Mamma, Mam-a; the female breast, the source of milk. 

Mammalia, Mam-a-li-a; animals which suckle their 
young. 

Mammary Gland, Mam-a-ri Gland; a gland beneath 
the mamma which secretes the milk. 

Mammalaria Mam-a-la-ri; resembling a breast. 

Mammillation, Mam-i-la-Jon; small protuberances on 
a mucous surface of the body. [of breasts. 

Mammose, Mam-os; having breasts, or the appearance 

Mandragora Officinalis, Man-drag-o-ra Of-i-si-n^-lis; 
the true mandrake; a plant of the old world, of the nat^ 
ural order Solanacece. 

Mandrake, Man-drak; a name commonly applied in 
this country to Podophyllum peltatum, but properly be- 
longing to Mandragora officinalis of Europe. 

Manganese, Man-ga-nts; an elementary substance of 
steel-grey color when crystalized. 






POCKET LEXICON. 161 

Mangifera Indiea, Man-gif-er-a In'di-ka: a tree of 
India, the bark of which is used as an astringent. 

3Iania. Ma-ni-a: delirium, madness. 

Mania a Potu, — a IVj-ui : delirium and nervous de- 
rangement from the use of intoxicating drinks. 

Manna, Man-a: a .sweetish concrete substance, exuded 
from the stems of the Fraxiaus omus, a well known 
laxative. 

Manite, Man-it: the sweet principle of manna. 

Manubrium, Man-v|-bri-uni; a handle; applied to the 
sternum. 

Maranta Arundinacea, I\Ia-ran-ta A-run-di-nd-st -a: 
a plant, native of the West Indies, from the roots of 
which the nutritious starch known as arrow root is ob- 
tained. 

Maranta Galanga. Ma-ran-ta Ga-larj-ga: an East In- 
dian plant that yields galangal root. "consumption. 

Marasmus, 3Ia-ras-rnus: withering, wasting, a kind of 

Marble, Mqr-bl; a native form of carbonate of lime. 

Marigold, (Garden,; Ma-ri-gold: Calendula officinalis. 

Marjoram, ( bweet. ) Mqr-jo-rani: Origanum Jfajorana, 
an aromatic garden herb. 

Marrubiuni Yulg-are. Ma-rm-bi-um Yul-ga-rt: hore- 
hound, the leaves of which are used for coughs. 

Marsh-Mallow. Mqrf-Mal-o; the demulcent roots of 
Alth a a ojjie in alia . 

Marsh Rosemary, — Roz-nie-ri: Statice Limonium var. 
Caroliuiaua , ( Gray: ) a native plant, the root of which is 
astringent. 

Marsupium, Mar-si\-pi-um; a pouch, such as the peri- 
toneum and scrotum. 

Maruta Cotula, Ma-rm-ta Ko-ttj-la: dog-fennel, may- 
weed, the dried flowers of which are sometimes used as 
a tonic. 

Masseter, Mas-t-ter: a thick muscle of the lower jaw. 

Mas tad en, Mas-ta-den: the gland of the female breast. 

Mastadenitis, Mas-ta-den-i-tis; inflammation of the 
rnamirary gland. 

3Iastodynia. Mas-to-din-i-a; pain or neuralgia in the 
mamma, or female breast. 

Mastoid, Mas-terdj resembling the mamma, or nipple. 



1G2 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Mastoid Process, — Pro-ses; the projection of the tern- 

poral bone. 
Mastomenia, Mas-tQ-mb-ni-a; shifting of the men- 
strual discharge to the breasts. [breast. 
Mastorrhagia, Mas-to-ra-ji-a; haemorrhage from the 
Masturbation, Mas-tur-ba-Jon; manual excitement of 

the genital organs; termed also secret vice. 
Materia Meclica, Ma-ti-ri-a Med-i-ka; the branch of 

medical science which treats of materials used for the 

cure of diseases. 
Mastic, Mas-tik; a resin obtained from Plstacia lentiscus. 
Matico, Ma-tt-ko; the aromatic leaves of Artuntke elon- 

(jata, used in diseases of the mucous membrane. 
Matricaria Cliamomilla, Mat-ri-ka-ri-a Kam-o-mil-a; 

a herb which yields German chamomile flowers. 
Matrix, Ma-triks; the womb, or mother. 
Maxilla, Maks-il-a; the jaw, either upper or lower. 
Maxillary, Maks-il-a-ri; relating to the jaw. 
Maxillary Sinus, — Sj-nus; a cavity in the superior 

or upper jaw-bone. 
May- Apple, Ma-Ap-1; a common name for Podophyllum 

Peltatum. 
Mayweed, Ma-Wbd. See Maruta Cotula. 
Mayer's Ointment, Ma-er'z (Xnt'rnent: an ointment 

of olive oil, red lead, camphor, etc., used for old sores. 
Measles, Mb-zlz; an eruptive and contagious fever. 
Meatus, Mt>-a-tus; an opening or passage. 
Meatus Urinarius, — ■ Yui-ri-na-ri-us; orifice of the 

urethra. 
Meconate of Morphia, Mb-ko-nat of Mer-fi-a: the 

natural salt of morphia as it exists in opium. [opium. 
Meconic Acid, Mb-kon-ik As'id; an acid found in 
Meconium, Mb-ko-ni-um; the faeces found in the larg3 

intestine of a foetus, and which passes off after birth. 
Median, Mb-di-an; the middle or central portion. 
Median Line, an imaginary vertical line, supposed to 

divide the body into two equal parts. 
Median Nerve, — Nsrv; the middle branch of the 

brachial plexus, in the inner part of the arm. 
Mediastinum, Mb-di-as-tj-num; the membranous par- 
tition which divides the thorax in two sections. 



POCKET LEXICON. 1G3 

Medicine, Med-i-sin; drugs or other material used for 

their curative effects; also the science of prescribing 

medicines. 
Medic us, 3ied-i-kus ; a physician; one who attempts 

to heal diseases. 
Meditullium, Med-i-tul-i-um; the juice in the spongy 

tissues of bones. [of vegetables. 

Medulla, Mt-dul-a; marrow of bones; the pith or pulp 
Medulla Oblongata, — Ob-lon-gu-ta; the base of the 

brain, or inferior portion of the spinal cord, [marrow. 
Medulla Spinalis, — Spi-nd-lis ; the spinal cord or 
Medullary Sarcoma, Med-ui-a-ri Sqr-kiD-ma: a tumor 

that resembles the brain in structure. 
Medulosus. Med-ii,-16-sus: similar to or full of marrow. 
Megrim, Mi-grim: a headache that affects but one side, 

and that near the eye. 
Meibonian, Mi-b6-ni-an: small glands of the eyelids. 
me*, I>Iel; honey, the saccharine secretion of the Apis 

mellifica. 
Melaena, Me-li-na: the black vomit. 
3Ielaleuca Cajeputi, Mel-a-h\-ka Kaj-r-rn|-tj: a tree 

of the East Indies, from which oil of cajeput is ob- 
tained. 
Melanaemia. Mel-a-ni-mi-a: a dark condition of the 

blood, attended with a feeling of suffocation. 
Melanclioly, Mel-an-kol-i ; a disease that leads to 

hypochondria, resulting from nervous derangement. 
Meianismus, Mel-a-nis-mus; a kind of jaundice in 

which the skin turns dark. 
Melanoma. Mel-a-no-ma; dark tubercles: black cancer. 
Melilotus, Mel-i-lo-tus; sweet clover, three leaved: used 

Homoeopath i call y. 
Melissa Officinalis, Mt-lis-a Of-i-si-nd-lis; a natural- 
ized fragrant herb; lemon-balm. 
Melituria, Mel-i-ti|-ri-a: an excessive flow of urine, 

having a saccharine character. 
Membrana Granulosa, Mem-brd-na Gran-u^-lco-sa; 

the lining membrane of the Graafian vesicles of the 

ovary. 
Membrana L,imitans, — Lim-i-tans: the membrane 

which bounds the anterior and posterior surface of the 

retina. 



164 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Membrana Propria, Mem-bra- na ProVpri-a; the base 
ment membrane by which in the foetus the pupil is 
closed. 

Membrana Tympani, — Tim-pan-j; the membrane 
which closes the drum of the ear. 

Membrane, ]M em-bran; a tissue consisting of inter- 
woven fibers, for covering some part: there are mucous, 
serous and fibrous membranes, according to their use 
and location. 

Meningeal, JVIen-in-ji-al; relating to certain membranes 
of the neck and brain. 

Meninges, JNien-in-jSz; membranes of the brain. 

Meningitis, Men-in-jj-tis; inflammation of the mem- 
branes of the brain. 

Meningium, Men-in-ji-um; the delicate membrane be- 
tween the dura and pia mater. 

Meninguria, Men-in-ji|-ri-a; the voiding of urine con- 
taining membranous matter. 

Meniscus, Men-is-kus; a crescent-like cartilage be- 
tween the bones of a joint. 

Menispermum Cauadense, Men-i-sper-mum Kan-a- 
den-si>; yellow parilla; a twining native plant, the root 
used as an alterative. 

Menolipsis, Men-o-lip-sis; failure or lessening of the 
catamenial discharge. 

Menoplania, Men-o-pld-ni-a; a catamenial discharge 
from some other part, at the menstrual peri( d. [menses. 

Menorrhagia, Men-o-rd-ji-a; an excessive flow of the 

Menorrhagia Alba, — Alba: leuchorrhoea. which see. 

Menostasia, Men-os-td-si-a: suppression of the menses. 

Mens; the Latin word for mind. 

Menses, Men-stz; month; hence applied to the monthly 
discharge from the uterus. 

Menstrual, Men-strui-al: relating to the menses. 

Menstruation, Men-strui-d-Jon; the monthly flow of 
the menses, or catamenial discharge. 

Menstruum, Men-strui-um; any liquid that is used for 
extracting the virtue of a substance; a solvent. 

Mensuration, Men-sr^-rd-Jon; measurement of the chest, 
abdomen, etc., for the purpose of determining their 
strength and condition. 



POCKET LEXICON. 165 

Menta, Men-ta; membrum virile, the male member of 
generation. 

Mentha Piperita, Men-fa Pip-er-j-ta; peppermint, a 
labiate plant of Europe, abounding in an aromatic vol- 
atile oil. 

Mentha Yiridis, Men-fa Yi-ri-dis; spearmint, proper- 
ties similar to peppermint. 

Menyanthes Trifoliata, Men-i-an-ttz Trj-fio-li-ti-ta; 
bog-bean, recommended as a tonic. 

Mephitic, MB-fit-ik; noxious or suffocating. 

Mephitis Mt-fi-tis; a noxious gas or poisonous exhal- 
lation. 

Mercurial Ointment, Msr-ki^-ri-al Cfnt'ment; mer- 
cury thoroughly triturated with lard and suet. 

Mercurial Pill* — Pilj metallic mercury, triturated 
with confection of roses until the globules of metal dis- 
appear. 

Merc arias Vitae, Mer-kix-ri-us Vi-tB; an old name for 
precipitated oxychloride of antimony. 

Mercuric Salts, Mer-ki^-rik Salts: those compounds 
in which the acidulous radical is greatest; as, the 
higher of the chlorides is mercuric chloride. 

Mercurialis Perennis, Mgr-ki|-ri-d-lis Per-en-is; dog's 
mercury, a plant having narcotic properties that act on 
the brain and spinal marrow. (Homoeopathic) 

Mercurial Tremor, — Trb-mor; convulsive movements 
of the muscles of those who have long been exposed to 
mercurial vapors. 

Mercurous Salts, Mer-kiT-rus Salts: those compounds 
iii which the acidulous radical is in lesser amount, as 
the lower of the two chlorides is mercuron* chloride. 

Mercury, Mer-ki^-ri: a silver-white element, liquid at 
ordinary temperature. 

Mercury with Chalk: mercury rubbed with chalk until 
the globules are no longer visible with the naked eye. 

Meridrocis, Mer-i-dr6-sis; partial perspiration, in 
places. [with females. 

3Ierocele. Mer-o-sil: femoral hernia, occurring mostly 

Meropia, Mb-ro-pi-as partial obscuration of vision. 

Mesencephalons, Mes-en-sef-a-lum; the central por- 
tion of the brain. 



166 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Mesenteric, Mes-en-ter-ik; relating to the mesentery. 

Mesenteritis, ]Nies-en-ter-|-tisj inflammation of the 
mesentery. 

Mesentery, Mes-en-ter-i; the larger fold of the perito- 
neum, that unites and holds the intestines in place. 

Mesial L-ine, Mes-i-al Lin. Same as Median Line. 

Mesmerism, Mes-mer-izm. Same as Magnetism, Animal. 

Mesocaecum, Mes-o-si-kum; the part of the peritoneum 
to which the caecum is joined. 

Mesocolon, 3Ies-Q-ko-lon; the part of the peritoneum 
to which the colon is joined. [men. 

Mesogastrium, Mes-o-gas-tri-um; middle of the abclo- 

Mesometrium, Mes-o-mi-tri-um; a cellular membrane 
about the uterus. 

Mesorectum, Mes-o-rek-tum; the part of the perito- 
neum to which the rectum is joined. 

Metabasis, Mt-tab-a-sis; change in the character of a 
disease, or in the symptoms indicating certain rem- 
edies. 

Metacarpal, Met-a-kqr-pal; relating to the metacarpus. 

Metacarpus, Met-a-kqr-pus; the part of the hand be- 
tween the wrist and lingers. 

Metachysis, Mt-tak-i-sis; the operation of transfusing 
blood from one living body to another. 

Metal, Met-al; an elementary body, solid and opaque, 
having the properties of fusibility, tenacity, elasticity, 
etc., in a greater or less degree. 

Metalloid, Met-a-le*d ; resembling metal; non-metallic 
elements are sometimes so called. 

Metaphosphoric Acid, Met-a-fos-for-ik As'id; ordin- 
ary medicinal phosphoric acid, ( orthophosphoric, ) de- 
deprived of the elements of water. [ease. 

Metastasis, M'B-tas-ta-sis; change in the seat of a dis- 

Metatarsal, Met-a-tqr-sal; relating to the metatarsus. 

Metatarsus Met-a-tqr-sus; the part of the foot between 
the ankle and toes. [nutrition, 

Metatropliia, Met-a-tro-fi-a ; unnatural, or imperfect 

Metliogastrosis, Met-o-gas-trQ-sis; diseased condition 
of the stomach caused by alcoholic drinks. 

Methomania, ]\let-Q-md-ni-a; delirium, or madness 
from drunkenness. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 167 

Methyl, 3Iet-il; an alcoholic radical, the base of wood 
spirit. [metopantruni. 

Metopantritis, Met-Q-pan-trj-tis: inflammation of the 

Metopantrum, 3Iet-Q-pan-truni; the frontal sinus or 
depression. 

3Ietra, Jlt-tra: the womb, or uterus. 

Metraemia, 3Ie-trt>-uii-a; the expanding or swelling of 
bloob in the womb. 

3Ietralgia, Mt-tral-ji-a: pain in the womb, [the womb. 

Metranaemia, 3let-ra-nt-mi-a: deficiency of blood in 

Metritis, Mt-tri-tis: inflammation of the womb. [womb. 

Metrodynia, Met-ro-din-i-a; pain hi the uterus or 

Jletromania, ^let-ro-mA-ni-a. See Nymphomania, 

Metrometer, Mt-trom-l-ter; an instrument for measur- 
ing the^ize of the womb. 

Metroperitonitis, Met-ro-per-i-to-ni-tis; inflammation 
of the peritonenm and uterus. [polypus. 

Metropolypus, Met-ro-pol-i-pus: the womb affected by 

Metrorrhagia, Met-rQ-rti-ji-a: hemorrhage of the womb. 

Metrorrliexia, Met-ro-reks-i-a: rupture of the uterus. 

Metroscope, Met-ro-skop: an instrument for introdu- 
cing into the uterus, by means of which to hear the 
heart-beats of the foetus. 

Mezereon, Mez-e-rt-on: the bark of Dajrinic Jlezereum, 
used as a vesicant. [or animal. 

Miasm. Mi-azm: a morbid gasseous emanation, vegetable 

Microcosm. Mi-kro-kozm; a little world; applied to man 
as an epitome of the great world. [urinate. 

Micturition, Mik-tT^-ri-Jon ; frequent disposition to 

Midriff, Mid-rif; the diaphragm, a large muscle divid- 
ing the thorax from the abdominal cavity. 

Midwifery, 3lid-wif-er-i: the art, or occupation, of 
aiding a patient in child-birth. 

Miliaria. Mil-i-a-ri; an eruptive fever. 

Milk, Milk; the secretion of the mammary glands: cow's 
milk is officinal in the British Pharmacopoea. 

Milk-Fever, — Ft-ver: a feverish condition attending 
women preceding the secretion of milk, [with water. 

Milk of Lime, — Lim; slacked lime made into a paste 

Milk Sickness: — Sik-nes; a peculiar endemic disease, 
attended with trembling. 

Milk Crust. See Porrigo. 



168 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Milk-Weed, Milk-Wtd; a common name for plants of the 
genus Asclepias, especially the A. Cornuti. 

Mindererus, ( Spirits of, ) Min-de-ri-rus; a solution of 
acetate of ammonium. [in the earth. 

Mineral, Min-er-al; a metal; any inorganic substance 

Mineral, Ethiop's, — L'ti-op's. See Ethiops mineral. 

Mineral, Kermes', — Ker-nrBz'; a name once applied 
to sulphide of antimony. 

Minim, Min-im; the sixtieth part of a fluid dram, con- 
taining 0.91 grains of water. 

Misanthropy, Mis-an-tro-pi; a morbid condition that 
incites hatred of mankind. 

Miscarriage, Mis-kar-aj. Same as Abortion. 

Misogynous, Mis-6j-in-us; dislike of women. 

Mistletoe, Mis-l-to; a parasite on trees, ( Phoradendron 
Jlavescens,) used in nervous diseases. 

Mistura, Mis-ti|-ra; a mixture of two or more things. 

Mitchella Repens, Mic-el-a Ri-pens; partridge-berry, 
a small evergreen plant, used as a diuretic. 

Mixture, Brown, Miks-ti]r, Br^n; Compound mixture 
of liquorice. 

Mobility, Mo-bil-i-ti ; ability or tendency to move; 
nervous susceptibility. 

Mola, M6-la; the knee-pan; a molar tooth; also a flesh- 
like body in the uterus. 

Molar, M6-lar; applied to the grinding teeth. 

Molar Glands, — Glandz; two small bodies situated 
in the cheeks, between the buccinator and masseter 
muscles, whose orifices open into the mouth opposite 
the rear molar tooth. 

Mole, Mol; a small hard projection anywhere on the 
skin; also, a fleshy body, or tumor in the uterus. 

Molecular Death, Mo-lek-i^-lar Det; death of any 
small part. 

Molecular Weight, — Wat; the sum of the weight of 
the atoms of a body. 

Molecule, M61-e-ki\l; the smallest particle of matter 
that can exist in a free state. [ness. 

Mollities, Mol-iJ-i-Bz; softness; preternatural tender- 

Mollities Cerebri, — Ser-t-brj; softening of the brain. 

Mollities Ossiuni, — Os'i-um; softening of bones. 



POCKET LEXICON. 169 

Mollusca, Mo-liis-ka: one of the four general divisions 
of animals: they have soft bodies with no skeletons. 

Molluseum. Mo-liis-kum: a cutaneous eruption of small 
tumors resembling mollusks. [substance. 

Molybdenum. Mol-ib-db-num; an elementary metallic 

Momordica Elaterium, Moiner-di-ka El-a-tt-ri-um; 
a European vine, the fruit of which 3-ields elaterium. 

Monad, Monad; an atom capable of replacing one atom 
of hydrogen: the most minute of infusorial animals. 

Monarda Punctata, 3Io-nqr-da Punk-tA-ta: horse- 
mint, a native plant. fnite plant. 

Monkshood, Munks-hiad: a common name for the aco- 

Monoblepsis, Mon-o-blep-sis: a condition of vision 
when objects can only be seen by one eye. 

Monomania, Mon-o-ina-ni-a; insanity, but only in re- 
gard to one subject. 

Monomaniac, Mon-o-ma-ni-ak; a person who is insane 
on some single subject. 

Monorchis, Mo-ner-kis: having but one testicle. 

Moiis Veneris, Mons Ven-er-is; the pubic promince in 
women. 

Monster, Mon-ster: the unnatural formation of a foetus. 

Morbid, Mor-bid; diseased: relating to disease. 

Morbific, Mer-bif-ik; causing disease. 

Morbilli, Mor-bil-i; Rubeola, the measles. 

Morbillous, Mor-bil-us; relating to the measles. 

Morbus, Mer-bus; sickness: disease. 

Monsel's Salt, Mon-sel'z Solt; dried subsulphate of iron. 

Monsel's Solution, — So-li|-Jon; solution of subsul- 
phate of iron: a styptic. [sickness." 

Morbus Caducas, — Ka-di|-kas; epilepsy, or ''falling 

Morbus Koxarius, Koks-a-ri-us: the hip disease. 

Morgagni ( Sinusus of, ) Mer-gag-nj: three slight en- 
largements near the head of the aorta. 

Morib audits, Mor-i-bun-dus; dying, or ready to die. 

Morphia, Mer-fi-a; an alkaloid from opium, a powerful 
narcotic. 

Morphine, Mer-fUn. Same as Morphia. 

Morphosis, Mor-fo-sis: morbid growth or -organization. 

Morrhuae Oleum. Mo-nii-t Q'lt>-um: cod-iiver oil. 

Mors Hers: death; entire absence of life. 



170 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Morns Rubra, Mo-rus Tvui-bra; the mulberry tree; 
the ripe fruit of which is slightly laxative. 

Moms Tinctoria, — Tink-t6-ri-a; a tree of South 
America that yields fustic. 

Mother Liquor, Mud-er Lik-or; a term applied to the 
solution from which crystals have been separated after 
formation. 

Mother's Mark, — Mqrk; any of the peculiar marks on 
the skin of a child caused by mental impressions on 
the pregnant mother. 

Motherwort, Mud-er-wurt; Leonurus Cardiaca ; used 
in female diseases. 

Motores Oculorum, Mo-to-rBz Ok-ix-l^-rum; a pair of 
nerves that gives motion to the eyeball. 

Moxa, M6ks-a; a substance of cotton, wool, etc., applied 
to the skin and burned, with the aid of a blow-pipe, to 
cause an issue and draw off diseased action from an- 
other part. 

Moxosphyra, Moks-o-sfj-ra; an iron hammer, or piece 
of smooth metal, heated in boiling water, and applied 
to the skin as a counter-irritant. 

Mucilage, Mi|-si-laj; a solution of gum in water; usu- 
ally applied to the solution of gum Arabic. 

Mucin, Mi|-sin; the animal matter of mucus. 

Muciparus, Mi|-sip-a-rus; productive of mucus . 

Mucocele, M i^-ko-stl ; a tumor in the mucous mem- 
brane; also a distention of the lachrymal sac. 

Muco-Purulent, Mi^-kQ-Piir-ii-lent; having the natures 
of mucus and pus combined. 

Mucous, 3Ii|-kus; relating to or like mucus. 

Mucous Follicles, — F61-i-klz; small glands of the 
mucous membranes whose function it is to secrete 
mucus. 

Mucous Membranes, — Mem-branz; those which/ 
line the cavities and canals that communicate with the 
outer air. [the sternum. 

Mucronata, Mij-kro-nd-ta; the pointed cartilage of 

Mucuna Pruriens, Mix-kii-na Prui-in-ens; a climbing 
plant of South America, that yields pods from which 
cowhage is obtained. [body. 

Mucus, Mi^-kus; one of the principal fluids of the 



POCKET LEXICON. 171 

Mulberry, Miil-ber-i; the fruit of the Mornn rubra. 

Mulberry Calculus. — Kal-kti-lus; a kind of urinary 
calculus that resembles the rough surface of the mul- 
berry. 

Mullein, Miil-en: Verhasenm HtapsH*, a common plant, 
the leaves and flowers of which are used as a demul- 
cent. 

Multifield Mtil-ti-fid: many-cleft, or much divided; 
applied to a muscle of the spine. 

Multi parous, Aiul-tip-a-rus: relating to animals that 
bring forth more than one at a birth. 

Mumps, Slumps; parotitis, a disease of the parotid 
gland. 

Muriates, ^h'l-ri-ats: once applied to all salts of muri- 
atic acid: now restricted to the salts with alkaloids. 

Muriatic Acid, Mu-ri-at-ik As'id: a combination of 
equal volumes of chlorine and hydrogen: called also 
hydrochloric acid and spirit of salt. 

3Iuscae Voliautes, Miis-sij Yol-i-an-ttz; an affection 
of the eyes in which motes seem dancing before them. 

Muscle, Mus-1; ( Mhscm lu*; ) a bundle of animal fibers. 

Muscular, Mus-kii-iar; relating to or possessing muscle. 

Musculi - Pectiuati. Miis-kii-li - Pek-ti-na-ti : fibers 
within the auricles of the heart, resembling the teeth 
of a comb. 

Musculo-Cutaneous, Mus-kii-lGj KiT-te t -nt-us: aper- 
taining to muscle and the contiguous skin. 

Musculus, Miis-kii-lus: muscle, a portion of flesh capa- 
ble of contraction and extension, causing motion, vol- 
untary and involuntary. 

Musbroom, MiiJ-rram: Agaricus campestris, a fungus 
vegetable production. 

Musk. 3Iusk: an odoriferous substance, secreted in a 
special sac by the male musk deer, (3foschus moschifer- 
«*/) used in medicine as a stimulant. 

Musk-Root, — Hiut: sumbul root; the root of a plant of 
Kussia. used as a nervine. 

Mustard. Miis-tard; the pungent seed of Sinapis tu'<jra, 
mostly used in poultices as a rubefacient. 

Mustard Oil, (essential,) — CTl; a pungent oil obtained 
by distilling black mustard seed with water. 



172 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Mutitas Atonica, Mi|-ti-tas A-ton-i-ka; dumbness 
resulting from imperfect action of the nerves of the 
tongue. 

Mutitas Sudorum, — Si\-dG)-rum; dumbness result- 
ing from sympathy with deafness. 

Myalgia, 31i-al-ji-a: cramp; muscular pain. 

Myasthenia, Mj-as-ti-ni-a; debility of the muscles. 

Mycoderma, ]M j-kco-der-ma; a mucous membrane. 

Mycodermitis, Mj-ko-dsr-mj-tis; inflammation of a 
mucous membrane. 

Mycoplitlialmia, Mj-kof-tal-mi-a; fungous inflamma- 
tion of the eye. 

Mycosis, Mj-ko-sis; a fungus tumor. 

Mydriasis, Mi-dq-a -sis: weakness of vision, resulting 
from an excessive humor of the eye. 

Myelarius, Mj-t-la-ri-us; having vertebra and spinal 
marrow. [row. 

Myelitis, Mj-fc-lj-tis; inflammation of the spinal mar- 
Myeloma, M|-t-16-ma; a medullary tumor, of a brain- 
like consistency. [tumor. 

Myelosis, Mj-t-lco-sis; the formation of a medullary 

Myentasis, Mj-en-ta-sis; muscular extension, or stretch- 
ing of the muscles. 

Myitis, Mi-j-tis; inflammation of a muscle. 

Mylodus, Mil-co-dus; a molar tooth. 

Mylo-Hyoideus, Mj-lo-Hj-o-j-dt-us; muscle of the low- 
er jaw and tongue. 

Mylo-Pliaryngeus, — Far-in-jt-us; the Constrictor supe- 
rior muscle of the pharynx. 

Myo-Carditis, M|-co-Kqr-d|-tis; inflammation of the 
muscles of the heart. 

Myodes, Mj-6-di>z; resembling a muscle. 

Myoline, 3Ij-o-lin; the elementary substance of muscle. 

Myology, M j-61-co-ji; description of the nature and uses 
of muscles. [womb. 

Myopathia, Mj-o-pd-ti-a; pains in the muscles of the 

Myopia, Mj-6-pi-a; near-sightedness. [the eye. 

Myosis, Mi-co-sis; unusual contraction of the pupil of 

Myotomy, Mj-6t-o-mi; anatomy or dissection of a muscle. 

Myrcia Aciis, Mer-Jfi-a Ak'ris; a tree of the West 
Indies, from the leaves of jwhich bay-rum is distilled. 



POCKET LEXICON. 173 

Myrica Cerifera, Mir-i-ka Ser-if-er-a; bayberry, a na- 
tive shrub, the bark of which is used as a tonic and 
expectorant. 

Myristica Moschata, Mir-is-ti-kci Mos-ka-ta; a tree 
of the East Indies 'hat yields nutmegs and mace. 

Myrospermum, Mir-o-sper-mum: a genus of South 
American leguminous trees, the source of the balsams 
of Peru and To.lu. 

Myrrh, Mcr; a hard resinous exudation from the Bul- 
aamodendron Myrrha, used as a tonic and as a wash. 

Myrtus Pimenta, Mer-tus Pi-men-ta; synonym for Eu- 
genia pimenta . 

Mystachiai, Mis-ta-ki-al: relating to the upper lip. 

Mystax, Mis-taks; the upper lip; the moustache. 



Naboth's Glands, Xd-bot's Glandz: certain mucous 
follicles within the neck of the uterus. 

Nsevus 3Iaternus. Ni-vus Ma-ter-nus; maternal mark: 
a mark on the neck of a child at birth, and ever after, 
caused by the mother's longing for, or dislike of cer- 
tain objects. 

Nail, Nal; a horny appendage to the fingers and toes. 

Nanocephalous, Xan-o-sef-a-lus; a dwarfed head. 

Nape of the Neck: Nticha; the back art, and inclu- 
ding the spinal projection just above the shoulders. 

Napiform, Xap-i-ferm: descriptive of one of the tex^ 
turesof cancer. 

Xarcodes, Xqr-kti-dtz: affected with stupor. 

Narconia, Xqr-k6-ina; stupor from the effect of nar- 
cotic medicine. 

Narcosis, Xqr-k6-sis: the action of narcotic drugs. 

Narcotic. Xqr-kot-ik: stupefying: deadening. 

Narcotin. Xqr-ko-tin: an alkaloid of opium. 

Narcotism, Xqr-ko-tizm; the efect produced by nar- 
cotic drugs. 

Naris, Xd-ris; (pi. Xares; ) the nostril. 



174 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Narthex Assafoetida, Nqr-teks As-a-fet-i-da; an um- 
belliferous plant of Asia, from the fresh roots of which 
assafoetida exudes. 

Nasal, Na-zal; pertaining to the nose. 

Nasal Fossae, — Fos-t; the cavities constituting the 
internal portions of the nose. 

Nasturtium Armoracia, Nas-tiir-Ji-um Hr-mo-ra-Ji-a; 
a synonym for Cochlea ria armoracia; horse-radish. 

Nasus, Na-sus; the nose, including all its parts. 

Nates, Na-frbz; the buttocks, or posterior part of the 
body, on which we sit. 

Natrium, Na-tri-um; a name for sodium. 

Nat ruin, (or Natron,) Na-trum; a saline compound, 
mostly subcarbonate of soda. (Homoeopathic) 

Natrum Arsenicatum, — Hr-sen-i-ka-tum; a com- 
pound of arsenic, acid and sodium. 

Naturalia, Nat-i^-ra-li-a; natural; applied to the parts 
of generation. 

Nausea, Xe-jij-a; sickness of the stomach. 

Nausea Marina, — Ma-rj-na; sea-sickness. 

Nauseous, Ne^jVus; causing nausea: disgusting. 

Navel, Na-vel; thesicatrix left from the umbilical cord, 
about the middle of the abdomen. 

Navel- String, — Strin; the umbilical cord of the foetus. 

Navel-wort, Xa-vel-wurt. See Cotyledon umbilicus. 

Naviculare, Nav-ik-iT,-la-rB; applied to a bone of the 
wrist, and also to one of the ankle. 

Near-Sighteuness. See Myopy. [ e y e « 

Nebula, Neb-i|-la; a cloud or spec on the cornea of the 

Neck, Xek; the part between the head and thorax. 

Necrology, Nt-krol-Q-ji; a record of the number and 
causes of deaths. 

Necroscopy, Nt-kros-ko-pi: a post mortem examination 
of a lifeless body. 

Nectandra Rodiei, Nek-tan-dra Ro-di-i-j; a South 
American tree which yields bebeeru bark. 

Neonatus, Nt-o-na-tus; newly born. 

Nephralgia, Nt-fral-ji-a; pain in the kidneys. 

Nephria, Ni-fri-a; "proposed as a synonym for Bright's 
Disease, or granulated kidney." (Thomas' Medical 
Dictionary. ) 



POCKET LEXICOX. 175 

Nephritic, Xt-frit-ik: pertaining to the kidneys. 

Nephritis, Nii-frj-tis; inflammation of the kidneys. 

Nephritis, Albnminous, — Al-bi|-niin-us : Blight's 
disease of the kidneys, characterized by albuminous 
urine. 

Nephrotomy, Xr-frot-o-mi; the operation of cutting 
into the kidney for the extraction of calculus. 

Neroli. (Oil of) N^-ro-li; an essential oil, distilled 
from orange flowers, and used as a perfume. 

Nerves, Nerve; long white cords, of delicate substance, 
that ramify through the body, arising in the brain 
and spinal cord, and whose office it is to convey sensa- 
tion and volition to and from the brain. 

Nervine. Ngr-vin; relating to the nerves; also, a com- 
mon name for Cypripedium pube-scens. 

Nervous, X^r-vus; affected by the nerves. 

Neuralgia, Xii-ral-ji-a: pain in a nerve. 

Neurine, Xi\-rin: substance of the nerves. 

Neuritis, Ni"|-ri-tis: inflammation of a nerve. 

Neurology, Xi\-rol-o-ji; the science of the functions of 
the nerves. 

Neuroma, Xii-ro-rna; knotty tumors upon nerves. 

Neuropathy. Xn -rop-a-ti: disease of a nerve. 

Neurophthisis, Nii-rof-ti-sis: the weakening and wast- 
ing of nerves. 

Neurosis, Xii-ro-sis: nervous affections. [a nerve. 

Neurotomy. Xn_-rot-Q-ini; the dissection or division of 

Neutralizing- Cordial, Xi|-tral-iz-ii) Kerd-yal; cor- 
dial containing rhubarb, hydrastis. bi-carbonateof po- 
tassium, much used in bowel affections. 

Nicotiana Tabacum, Xi-ko-ti-a-ua Ta-ba-kum: the 
tobacco plant, the leaves used as a sedative, and which 
yield an alkaloid ( nicotin, ) which is a powerful nar- 
cotic poison. 

Nicotin. Xik-Q-tin: a volatile alkaloid obtained from 
tobacco. ^eye-lids. 

Nictitation, Xik-ti-ta-Jon; a morbid quivering of the 

Night-blooming Cereus, Xit-blmm-in St-rt-us; Ce- 
rettH grandijlorwi, a cactus plant, used in heart diseases. 

Nightmare, Xit-rnqr; E±)liialtex; a horrible or oppres- 
sive dream. 



176 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Night shade, (Deadly) N|b-J&d; the common name 
for Atropa Belladonna. 

Nigrities Ossiuni, Nj-gri-Ji-tiz Os'i-um; caries; black- 
ness of bones. 

Nisus, N|-sus; the action of the diaphragm and abdom- 
inal muscles in expelling any matter from the body. 

Nisus Formativus, — Fer-ma-tj-vus; plastic force, or 
the vital power in each organ of the body to perform 
its function. 

Nitrates, N|-trats; salts of nitric acid. The radical is 
hypothetical (NO 3 .) [saltpeter. 

Nitre, Nj-ter; a term applied to nitrate of potassium; 

Nitre, sweet spirit of; a solution in alcohol of the 
peculiar ether obtained when nitric acid is distilled 
with ordinary alcohol. 

Nitric Acid, N|-trik As'id; a combination of the hyp- 
othetical radical ( NO-* 5 ) with hydrogen, forming a salt 
of hydrogen, ( HNO 3 . ) 

Nitrite of Amyl, N|-tr|t of Am'il; an etherial liquid 
used extensively in sea-sickness. 

Nitrite of Ethyl, — Et'il; the chief therapeutical in- 
gredient of spirit of nitrous ether. 

Nitrites, N|-tr|fcs; salts of nitrous acid; characterized 
by the radical NO 2 . 

Nitrogen, Nj-tro-jen; an element of the atmosphere, 
and constituting a large portion of all organic bodies. 

Nitro-Muriatic Acid, NI-tro-Mi^-ri-at-ik As'id; a mix- 
ture of muriatic and nitric acid; once known as Aqua 
Regia . 

Nitrous Acid, Nj-trus As'id; a combination of NO 2 
with hydrogen, forming IT. NO 2 . 

Nitrous Ether, — L'ter; the peculiar ether produced 
by the action of nitrous acid upon alcohol. 

Nitrous Oxide, — Oks'jd; protoxide of nitrogen, or 
laughing gas. [sleep. 

Noctambuiation, Nok-tam-bi] -la-Jon, walking in one's 

Nocturnal Emission, Nok-tdr-nal t-mij-on; spermat- 
orrhoea; the involuntary emission of semen, at night, 
when asleep. 

Node, Nod; a morbid excrescence of bones. [places. 

Nodose, No-d6s; having nodes or knots; swollen in 



POCKET LEXICON. 177 

Nodular, X6d-r t -lur: relating to small nodes or knots 

Nodule, Xod-iil: a diminutive node or knot. 

Nodus Cerebri, Xc5-dus Ser-t-brj ; " knot of the 
brain;" a medullary substance uniting the cerebrum 
and cerebellum. 

Noli me Tangere, No-li mi Tan-jer-ii: an ulcerous 
disease affecting the skin and sometimes the cartilages 
of the nose. 

Noma, X6-ina; "to eat away;" a corroding disease, often 
attacking the mouth and also the pudenda of female 
children. 

Non Compos Mentis; "not sound of mind." 

Non-metallic Elements. See Elements Non-metallic. 

Nordliausen Sulphuric Asid, Xerd-h"5-sen Sul-fvj,- 
rik As'id. See Fuming Sulphuric Acid. 

Nosography, No-sog-ra-fi: description of diseases. 

Nosology, Xo-sol-ca-ji; classification of diseases. 

Normal, Ner-mal; natural: in a healthy condition. 

Nostalgia, Nos-tal-ji-a; home-sickness. 

Nostomania, Xos-to-md-ni-a: homesick madness. 

Nostril, Nos-tril; the cavity on each side of the nose. 

Nostrum, Xos-truin: ''ours:" applied to private or pat- 
ent medicines: a quack medicine. 

Notalgia, Xo-tal-ji-a; pain in the back. 

Nubecula, Nii-bek-ii,-lcL; cloudy appearances in the 
urine, when in a morbid condition. 

Nucha, Xi|-ka; the nape or back of the neck. 

Nucleolus, Nix-kli-6-lus; a small nucleus. 

Nucleus, Nq-klt-us; the kernel, or central point. 

Numbness, Xiim-nes; torpor: want of sensation. 

Nutgalls, Xiit-gelz. See Galls. 

Nutmegs, Xiit-megz; the aromatic dried kernels of My- 
ristica moschata, mostly used as a condiment. 

Nux Vomica, Xuks T6m-i-ka; the poisonous seed of 
Strychnos Xux Vomica; used in small doses as a general 
tonic ; the source of the poisonous alkaloids, strych- 
nia and brucia. [lips, of the vulva, 

Nympha, Xim-fa: the internal membranous folds, or 

Nymphaea Odorata, Xim-ft-a G-do-rd-ta; water lily, 
a native aquatic flower, the root of which is astrin- 
gent and demulcent. 



178 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Nymphitis, Nim-f|-tis; inflammation of the nymphae. 
Nymphomania, Niin-fo-m&-ni-a; excessive desire in 

females for coition. 
Nymphoncus, Nim-f 6n-kus; a tumor or swelling of the 

nymphse. 
Nymphotomy, Nim-fot-o-mi; the removal of diseased 

nymphae by the knife. 



O 

Oak, (Dk; a common name for trees of the genus Quer- 
cus, the bark of several species is used as an astringent. 

Oaricus, Q-ar-i-kus; relating to the ovary. 

Oarium, Q-a-ri-um; the ovarium; an ovary. 

Oat-Meal, (Dt-m'Bl; a nutritious substance, the ground 
seed of the oat, ( Avena sativa. ) 

Obesity, (D-bes-i-ti; fatness; corpulence of body. 

Obliquus Externus, Gb-lik-i|-us Eks-tsr-nus; a mus- 
cle of the abdomen that arises from the lower ribs. 

Obliquus Inferior, — In-fi-ri-or; the shortest muscle 
of the eye. 

Obliquus Internus, — In-tsr-nus; a minor muscle of 
the abdomen, arising from the spine of the ilium. 

Obliquus Superior, — Si^-pi-ri-or; the longest mus- 
cle of the eye, arising from the optic foramen. 

Oblongatis, Ob-lon-ga-tis; extended; somewhat long. 

Obovoid, Ob-6-verd; nearly egg-shaped, but with the 
small end downward. 

Obstetrics, Ob-stet-riks; the art of assisting at child- 
birth, and treating the diseases connected therewith. 

Obstetrix, Ob-stet-riks; a midwife. 

Obstipation, Ob-sti-pd-Jon; persistent costiveness, 
from which no relief can be obtained by evacuation. 

Obstruent, Ob-strra-ent; shut up; astringent. 

Obturator, Ob-tTj-ra-tor; applied to muscles, foramina, 
etc., that close up. 

Obturator Externus, — Eks-tsr-nus; a muscle connect- 
ed with the trochanter major, which rotates the thigh. 



.POCKET LEXICON. 179 

Obturator Interims, Ob-ti[-ra-tor In-ter-nus: a muscle 
whose location is nearly the same as the last. 

Obvolute, Ob'vo-h|t; wrapped, or rolled together. 

Occipital, Ok-sip-i-tal; connected with the occiput, or 
back part of the head. 

Occipito-Frontalis, — Fron-ta-lis: a muscle that ex- 
tends from the occiput to the forehead. 

Occiput, Ok'si-put; the back part of the head. 

Occlusion, Ok-li\-^on: imperforation; shut up. 

Occult, Ok-iilt: hidden: latent: not developed. 

Ocellate, (D-sel-at; having small spots like the pupil of 
the eye. 

Ocellus, Q-sel-us; small round spots, the center of which 
has a different color from the rest. 

Octana, Ok-ta-na; an intermittent fever that returns 
every eighth day. 

Ocular, Ok'n-Iur; relating to the eye. [ e ye» 

Oculate, Ok'i|-lat: spotted with figures resembling an 

Oculist, Ok'r^-list: one who gives special attention to 
diseases of the eye. 

Oculus: Ok'i\-lus: the eye: the organ of sight. 

Od, Od; the force or influence supposed to cause the 
phenomena of aaimal magnetism. 

Odic, G'dik; relating to the force termed od. 

Odontagra, Q-don-ta-gra: rheumatic toothache; also, 
an instrument for extracting teeth. 

Odontalgia, Q-don-tal-ji-a; a violent toothache, re- 
sulting from caries and exposure of the nerve. 

Odoiitia, Q-don-Ji-a; applied to all morbid conditions 
of the teeth. 

Odontitis, 0-don-t|-tis; inflammation of a tooth. 

Odontoid, Q-don-terd: tooth-like: resembling teeth. 

Odontology, Q-don-tol-Q-ji; science of the teeth. 

Odorate, O'do-rat; having a strong odor or scent. 

CEdenia, T,-dt-ma: a swelling, caused by the effusion of 
a serous fluid into the cellular membrane. 

(Edeniatus, L-dem-a-tus; relating to oedema. 

(Enomania, L-no-ma-ni-a: urine madness: mania apotu. 

OEnotbera Biennis; L-not-er-a Bj-en-is; evening prim- 
rose, a common native plant. [agus. 

Oesophagitis, L-sof-a-jj-tis; inflammation of the gesoph- 



180 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

CEsophagotomy, T,-sof-a-g6t-Q-mi; the operation of open- 
ing the oesophagus for the removal of a foreign body. 

(Esophagus, l-sof-a-gus. See Esophagus. 

CEstrum, Es'trum; the impulse of passion or desire, 
that can scarcely Decontrolled; especially applied to the 
sexual passions. 

Officinal, Of-is-i-nal; (gen. officinalis, from officina, "a 
shop"; ) applied to medicines that are authorized by 
the proper medical authorities to be prepared and kept 
on sale, as distinguished from those to be compounded 
from the prescription of a physician. The word offi- 
cial, " with authority," similar in meaning, is some- 
times used, improperly, for officinal. 

Oil, (XI; unctious or fatty matter, obtained from vegeta- 
ble or animal bodies, not soluble in water. 

Oils, Fixed; non-volatile oils. 

Oils, Volatile, — Yol-a-til; essential oils; oils that 
may be distilled, and are usually obtained by distilla- 
tion of plants, seeds, etc., with water. 

Ointments, (Xnt'nients; medicated mixtures, for exter- 
nal application, softer than cerates. 

Oleander, O-lt-an-der; Rhododendron cfirysanthnm; an 
acro-narcotic, recommended in rheumatism, gout, and 
siphylis. 

Oleates, O'l'B-ats; combinations of oleic acids. 

Oleic Acid, O-H-ik As'id; the acid of fluid oils. 

Olecranon, Q-lek-ra-non; end of the ulna at the elbow; 
the joint of the elbow. 

Oleine, Q'lt-in; the pure oils, as olive oil, oleate of 
glyceryl. 

Oleo-Resins, QTB-o-Rez-inz; mixtures of resins and 
volatile oils. 

Oleum, QTB-um; latin name for oil. 

Olfactory Nerves, Ol-fak-to-ri Xervz; a pair of nerves 
connected with the pituitary membrane of the nose, 
that carries to the brain the sense of smell. 

Olibanum, Q-lib-a-num; frankincense; a gum resin, 
obtained from several species of Boswellia. 

Oligaemia, Ol-i-gi-mi-a; paucity or thinness of the 
blood. 

Oligospermia, Ol-i-go-spsr-mi-aj deficiency of semen. 



POCKET LEXICON. 181 

Olive Oil, Ol'iv (XI: a mild, bland oil, expressed from 
the fruit of Olea Buropaea; used mostly as an external 
application in ointments, liniments, etc. 

Omagra, Om'a-gra: pain or gout in the shoulder, [der. 

Omarthritis, Om-ar-tri-tis: inflammation of a shoul- 

Omentitis, (O-meu-tj-tis: inflammation of the omentum. 

Omentum, O-men-tum; (majus and minus;) the folds 
of the peritoneum that cover the bowels. 

Omo- Hyoideus, Om'o - Hj-o-i-d'B-us ; applied to a 
muscle of the neck, that depresses the os hyoides and 
lower jaw. 

Omphalic, Om-fal-ik: relating to the navel. [cus. 

Omphalitis, Om-fa-li-tis: inflammation of the uinbili- 

Omplialocele, Om'fal-o-sll: umbilicus hernia. 

Omphaloncus, 0m-fa-16n-kus: a hard swelling of the 
navel. 

Onanism, O'nan-izm; the vice of masturbation. 

Ontology, On-toi-6-ji; the doctrine or theory of exis- 
tence. 

Onychia, Q-nik-i-a: a whitlow or abscess near the nail. 

Onyx, CJ'niks; a purulent spec in the anterior chamber 
of the eye. [of the finger. 

Onyxis, G-niks-is; an ingrowing of a nail into the flesh 

Opercular, 0-p8r-ki|-lar; applied to that which closes 
or covers a cavity. 

Ophthalmia, Oi'-tal-mi-a: inflammation of the eye, 
whether internal, external, catarrhal, purulent or 
rheumatic. 

Ophthalmic, Of-tal-mik; belonging to the eye, or re- 
lating to ophthalmia. 

Ophthalmitis, Of-tal-mi-tis; inflammation of the ball 
of the eye and its membranes. 

Ophthalmohlennorrhcea, Of-tal-mcD-blen-o-ri-a ; a 
discharge of mucus from the eye. 

Ophthalmocarcinoma, Of-tal-mo-kqr-si-no-ma: can- 
cer of the eye. [ eve - 

Ophthalmocele, Of-tal-mo-sil; abscess or tumor of the 

Opthalmoplegia, Of-tal-mo-pli-ji-a; a paralysis of the 
muscle of the eye. 

Ophthalmorrhcea, Of-tal-mo-rE-a; extravasation of 
blood in the eye. 



182 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Opiate, Q'pi-at; an anodyne; that which causes sleep. 

Opisthotonos, (D-pis-tot-o-nos- a kind of tetanus that 
bends the body backwards. 

Opium, Q'pi-uin; the dried juice obtained from the 
capsules of Papaver somniferum; a very powerful nar- 
cotic, and the source of morphine. 

Opodeldoc, (D-po-del-dok; a name applied to camphor- 
ated soap-liniment, in which an animal soap is substi- 
tuted for the castile of the officinal process. 

Opodeldoc Liquid, — Lik-wid; officinal camphorated 
soap-liniment. 

Opponens Pollicis, Op'o-nens P61-i-sis; a muscle of 
the thumb and wrist. 

Optic, Op'tik; relating to the organ of sight. 

Optic Nerve, — Nsrv; the medium of communication 
between the eye and brain. 

Optic Thalamus, — Ral-a-mus; two eminences in the 
lateral ventricles of the brain, seat of the optic nerve. 

Optics, Op'tiks; the science of light and vision. 

Ora, O'ra; plural of os, a mouth. 

Oral, Q'ral; relating to a mouth; "by word of mouth. " 

Orange-Peel, Or'enj-Ptl; the dried fruit-rind of Citrus 
Aurantium, and C. vulgaris, used as an aromatic and 
tonic. 

Orbicular, Gr-bik-i^-lar; having the shape of an orb. 

Obiculare Os, Or-bik-ij,-la-rb Os; a small bone of the 
ear, shaped like an orb. 

Orbicularis Oculi, — Ok'-q-lj; a muscle connected 
with the nasal process and the superior maxillary bone. 

Orbicularis Oris, — (D'ris; the muscle constituting 
the body of the lips. 

Orbicularis Palpebrarum, — Pal-pt-brd-rum; the 
muscle that shuts the eye. 

Orbit, Or'bit; the cavity in which the eye is set. 

Orbital, Or'bit-al; relating to the eye. 

Orbito-Splienoid, Or'bi-to-Sfb-nerd; used to describe 
the orbital wing of the sphenoid bone. 

Orcheitis, Or-kt-j-tis; inflammation of the scrotum. 

Orclieoplasty, Or-kt-o-plas-ti; the process of removing 
a diseased portion of the scrotum, and supplying its 
place with a healthy piece from an adjoining part. 



POCKET LEXICON. 183 

Orchialgia, Or-ki-al-ji-a; pain in the testicle. 

Orchiocele, 0r'ki-o-st>l; hernia of the testicle. 

Orchis. Or'kis: the testicle. 

Orchitis, 9r-kj-tis; inflammation of the testicle. 

Organ, Organ; any specific part of a vegetable or ani- 
mal having an office to perform. 

Organic, 0r-gan-ik; having organs; applied to diseases 
of the organic structure, as distinct from functional 
disease. 

Organic Chemistry, — Kem-is-tri; that which treats 
of the properties of animal and vegetable matter. 

Organic Life — Ljf; existence dependent upon organ- 
ization, vegetable as well as animal. 

Organic Molecules, — M61-e-ki|lz: used by certain 
scientists to designate floating particles thought to 
exist in the male semen, as the primordial elements of 
existence. 

Organism, Or'gan-izm; vital economy; active life. 

Organology, Gr-gan-61-o-ji; the branch of physiology 
which considers the organs of animal existence. 

Orgasm, Or'gazin: state of excitement, especially of 
the sexual organs. 

Orifice, Or'i-fis: an aperture, or mouth. 

Origanum Majorana, O-rig-a-num Ma-jo-rd-na; 
sweet marjoram, a labiate plant, native of Europe; used 
as an aromatic. 

Origanum, Oil of; a volatile oil distilled from Origa- 
num milgare, and mostly used in liniments. That which 
is sold as commercial oil of origanum is the oil of 
thyme. 

Orohanche Tirginiana, Or-o-ban-tB Ter-jin-i-d-na; 
beech-drops; synonym for EpipheguxVirginiana. 

Orpiment, Or'pi-ment; a native sulphide of arsenic, 
poisonous, but used associated with other substances, 
as a depillatory. 

Orrhorrhcea, Or-o-ri-a; a discharge of serum. 

Orrhymen, O-rj-men; a serous membrane. 

Oris, Or'is: the root of Iris Flarentina, chiefly used in 
tooth powders, and as a perfume for the breath. 

Orthopaedia, Or-to-pt-di-a; the curing of deformities in 
children. 



184 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Ortliopliosphoric Acid, Or-to-fos-for-ik As'id ; the 
officinal phosphoric acid. 

Orthopnoea, Or-top-ni-a; difficult respiration, requir- 
ing an erect position. 

Os, Os; (gen. oris;) a mouth; an opening. 

Os, Os; (gen. oasis, pi, ossa;) a bone. 

Os Externus, — Eks-tsr-nus; mouth of the vagina. 

Os Femoris, — Fem-or-is; the long bone of the thigh. 

Os Humeri, — Hix-mer-j; the bone of the arm, from 
the shoulder to the elbow. 

Os Hyoides, — Hj-o-j-d'Bz; a small bone at the base of 
the tongue, having the shape of the Greek letter v. 

Os Iliacum, — I-l|-a-kum; one of the two large bones 
of the pelvis. [inatum. 

Os Ilium — Il'i-um; the upper part of the Os Innom- 

Os Internum, — In-tgr-num; the mouth of the uterus. 

Os Pubis, — Pi^-bis; a bone in the foetal pelvis. 

Os Tincse, Os Tin-st; orifice of the womb. 

Os Ustum, Os Yuis-tum; bone-ash, which see. 

Os Uteri, Yui-ter-j; mouth, or opening of the uterus. 

Oselieal, Os'ktj-al; relating to the scrotum. 

Osclieitis, Os-kb-j-tis; inflammation of the scrotum. 

Oschelepliantiasis, Os-kel-t-fan-tj-a-sis; a great en- 
largement of the scrotum. 

Oscheocele, Os'kb-o-sSl; hernia of the scrotum. 

Oscitation, Os-i-ta-Jon; the act of gnawing. 

Oscillator, Os-ki[-la-tor; the muscle of the lips. 

Oscnlum, Os'lu^-lum; a small mouth or opening. 

Osmazome, Os'ma-zom; the principle in muscular fiber 
which gives to it taste and flavor when cooked. 

Osmunda Kegalis, Os-miin-da Kt-ga-lis; buckhorn 
brake, a tonic. 

Ospliyartliritis, Os-fi-qr-tq-tis; ( Osphyitis,) inflam- 
mation of the loins; gout of the hip. 

Ossa Convolnta, Os'a Kon-vo-ht-ta; two turbinated 
bones of the nostrils. 

Ossa Innominata, — In-nom-i-nd-ta; two large bones 
of the pelvis. 

Osseous, Os'iJ-us; bony; having the nature of bone. 

Os Sepiae, Os St-pi-'B; cuttle-fish bone. 

Ossicula, Os-ik-i|-la; small bones. 



POCKET LEXICON. 185 

Ossicula Auditus, Os-ik-^-la G'di-tus; a small bone 
in the tympanum. 

Ossiferous. Os-if-er-us: containing bones. 
Ostnemia, Os-tb-mi-ci; excess of blood in a bone. 
Ostalgia, Os-tal-ji-ci; pain or soreness in the bones. 
Osteanaphysis, Os-tt-a-naf-i-sis; the reproduction of 

a bone. 
Ostein, Os'tb-in; the animal matter composing a bone. 
Osteitis. Os-tt-j-tis; inflammation of a bone. 
Ostembryon, Os-tem-bri-on: a hardened embryo. 
Osteocele. Os'tt-o-stl; hardening of the sac of a hernia; 

also, ossification of the testicles. 
Osteodeiitine, Os-tt-o-den-tin; a change in the tissue 

of teeth, causing it to resemble both bone and dentine. 
Osteodynia, Os-tt-o-din-i-a: chronic pain in a bone. 
Osteology, Os-n-ol-Q-ji: the science of bones. 
Osteoma. Os-tt-6-ma: tumor of a bone. 
Osteonecrosis. Os-tt-o-nt-kro-sis; death of a bone. 
Osteosarcoma. Os-ti-o-sqr-ko-ma: growth of a carti- 
laginous mass within a bone, causing it to enlarge and 

sometimes fracture. 
Osteotomy, 0s-tt-6t-o-mi: the dissection of bones. 
Ostium. Os'ti-um; an opening: as that between the 

auricle and ventricle of the heart. 
Ostium Abdominale, — Ab-dom-i-nd-lb; orifice of the 

Fallopian tube. 
Otalgia, G-tal-ji-ot: pain in the ear, or ear-ache. [ear. 
Otlielcosis, 0t-el-k6-sis: discharge of matter from the 
Oticus. Ot'i-kus: auricular; relating to the ear. 
Otitis, O-ti-tis: inflammation of the ear. [from the ear. 
Otoblenorrhoea, Ot-o-blen-o-rt-a; discharge of mucus 
Otodynia, Ot-Q-din-i-a: chronic pain in the ear. 
Otology. O-tol-o-ji: science of the ear. [ear. 

Otoneuralgia. Ot-o-mx-ral-ji-a; a nervous pain in the 
Otoplasty, Ot'o-plas-ti; the reparation of an injury to 

the external ear by transferring to it a sound portion 

of the integument. 
Otorrhoea, Ot-o-ri-a: a running from the ear. 
Otoscope. Ot'o-skop; an instrument by which the 

sound of air may be heard, in passing through the 

tympanic cavity. 



186 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Ounce Troy. "3ns Trer; 480 grains; used in compound- 
ing medicines. 

Ovarialgia, Q-va-ri-al-ji-a; pain in the ovary. 

Ovarian Dropsy, Q-vd-ri-an Drop-si; the growth of 
encysted tumors in the ovaries, often acquiring great 
size. 

Ovaritis, Q va-rj-tis; inflammation of the ovary. 

Ovary, (D'va-ri; ( Ova rium; ) two oval bodies connected 
with the uterus by a broad ligament, and containing 
several small vesicles or ova. 

Ovarian Pregnancy, O-vd-ri-an Preg-nan-si; extra- 
uterine pregnancy, thefoetus being found in the ova- 
rium. 

Oviduct, Q'vi-dukt; the Fallopian tube, that carries 
the ovum from the ovary to the uterus. 

Oviparous Q-vip-a-rus; applied to animals that bring 
forth their young by means of eggs. 

Ovisac, O-vi-sak; the coating that encloses the ovum. 

Ovula, Ov'i|-la; a small unimpregnated egg; an ovule. 

Ovulate, Ov'i|-lat; bearing or having ovules. 

Ovulation, Ov-ii^-ld-Jon; a process of generation by 
placing in a membranous sac the nutritious matter 
from a female, and adding thereto the semen from 
a male. 

Ovule, (D'vi\l; a little egg, or unimpregnated ovum; 
also the seed of a plant. 

Ovum, Q'vum; an egg; applied also to the Graafian 
vesicle of mammalia. 

Oxalates, Oks-al-ats; salts of oxalic acid, found native 
in certain plants, such as rhubarb, wood sorrel, etc. 
Oxalate of cerium is used as a remedy for vomiting 
during pregnancy. 

Oxalic Acicl, Oks-al-ik As'id; an organic acid, poison- 
ous, and capable of being produced artificially from 
sugar, woody fiber etc. 

Oxaluria, Oks-a-li|-ri-a.: a condition of the urine indi- 
cating the presence of the oxalate of lime. 

Ox-Gall, Oks-Gel; fel boviniim; the bile of the ox, dried 
to the consistency of a solid extract. 

Oxide, Oks'jd; combinations of oxygen with another 
element. 



POCKET LEXICON. 187 

Oxyacid Salts, Oks-i-as-id Belts; an obsolete term, 
formerly used for salts that were supposed to be formed 
of the oxide of a metal and an anhydride. 

Oxygen, Oks'i-jen : an elementary substance, which 
supports all animal life: it is a constituent of the at- 
mosphere, of water, and most organic and many inor- 
ganic bodies. 

Oxyopia. Oks-i-6-pi-a: acute sense of vision. 

Oxyphonia, Qks-i-f6-ni-a: a morbid condition of the 
larynx that causes a shrill voice. 

Oxysalts, Oks'i-selts. See Oxracid Salts. 

Oxyuris Yermicularis, Oks-i-i^-ris V£r-inik--q-la-ris; 
the tape-worm. 

Oyster-Shell. 0Vter-Xel: ( Ostrea Edulis, ) when burned 
the shell is used in medicine. 

Oza?ma, Q-zt-ma: a fetid ulcer in the nostril, that dis- 
charges purulent matter, and is sometimes attended 
with caries of the bones. 

Ozone, O'zon: allotropic form of oxygen, a powerful 
oxydizing and disinfecting agent. 



P.; an abbreviation for part, powder, ete. 

Pabulum: Pab-t|-lum; food; sustenance. 

Pacchioni's Glands, Pak-i-6-nrz Glandz: small oval- 
shaped eminences on the membranes of the brain. 

Pachynema, Pak-i-i-ma: a thick state of the blood. 

Pachyblepharum, Pak-i-blef-a-ruin; a jnorbid thick- 
ening of the eyelids. 

Pacini, Pq-qi-ni : small whitish bodies, united with 
the cutaneous fibers of the palm of the hand and sole 
of the foot. 

Pantatrophia. Ped-a-trcj-fi-a; want of nutrition; emaci- 
ation of children. 

Ppediaphtha. Ped-i-af-fa; the thrush of infants. 

Painter's Colic, Pant-er'z K61-ik; Collca Pictonum; a 
form of colic attributed to working with lead. 



188 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Palatal, Pal-a-tal; relating to the palate. 

Palate, Pal-at; thereof of the mouth. 

Palatum Durum, Pal-a-tum Di^-runi; the hard pal- 
ate, in the front of the mouth. 

Palatum Molle, — ]U61-t>; the soft palate, in the back 
part of t*he mouth. 

Pale Bark, Pal Bqrk; a variety of cinchona bark. 

Paleontology, Pa-rB-on-tol-Q-ji; the science of fosil or- 
ganic remains. 

Paleozoology, Pa-ltJ-Q-zo-ol-Q-ji; the science of the 
fossil remains of animals. 

Palma, Pal-ma; the hand, or the palm of the hand; 
also, the name of a tree. [castor-oilplant. 

Palma Chrysti, — Kris-tj ; the Ricimis communis, or 

Palmar Arch, Pal-mar Hrc; the name of the two 
arches formed by the blood-vessels in the palm of the 
hand. 

Palmaris Brevis, Pal-ma-ris Bri-vis; a muscle of the 
wrist and the palm of the hand. 

Palmaris Longus, — Lon-gus; a muscle of the arm 
that moves the wrist, and is attached to all the fingers. 

Paimarus Magnus, — Mag-nus; a muscle of the arm 
that bends the hand. 

Palmula, Pal-mi^-la; "a little palm;" applied to the 
flat end of a rib. 

Palpation, Pal-pa-Jon; examination with the hand. 

Palpebra, Pal-pt-bra; the eyelid. 

Palpitation, Pal-pi-ta-Jon; a fluttering, morbid move- 
ment of the heart. 

Palsy, Pel-zi; paralysis of any part of the body. 

Panacea, Pan-a-si-a; a remedy said to be good for almost 
any disease. 

Panado, Pa-na-do; dry bread, boiled in water to the 
consistency of pap, and sweetened. 

Panax Quinquefolium, Pa-naks Kwin-kwt-fo-li-um; 
ginseng, synonym for Aralia quinquefolia. 

Pancreas, Pan-kr5-as; a long, flat gland, seated behind 
the stomach, that secretes the pancreatic juice. 

Pancreatalgia, Pan-krB-a-tal-ji-a; pain in the pancreas. 

Pancreatic Duct, Pan-kr6-at-ik Dukt; the canal lead- 
ing from the pancreas to the duodenum. 



POCKET LEXICON. 189 

Pancreatic Juice, Pan-krB-at-ik; Jiis; the fluid which 
the pancreas secretes. 

Pancreatoncusi Pan-krira-ton-kus: a tumor in the 
pancreas. 

Pandemia, Pan-cU-nii-a: an epidemic. 

Pandiculation, Pan-dik-ti,-lft-jon: yawniDg; gaping. 

Panniculus, Pan-ik-r^-lus; a membranous covering. 

Pantamorphia, Pan-ta-mor-fi-a; general deformity. 

Pantatrophia, Pan-ta-tro-fi-a; entire wont of nutrition. 

Papaver Somniferum, Pa-pd-ver Som-nif-er-um; the 
opium plant, native of Asia, extensively cultivated in 
India and Turkey for its yield of opium. 

Papilla, Pa-pil-a; a pimple; applied to the small points 
on the skin that mark the terminations of nerves, and 
to red eminences on the tongue in scarlatina, etc. 

Pappoose Root, Pa-pms Ruit: a name sometimes ap- 
plied to blue cohosh, ( CaulophyUum thalictroides.) 

Pappus, Pap-us: the first soft beard on the chin. 

Papula. Pap-ii-la: a soft, watery pimple. 

Parablebsis, Par-a-bleb-sis; false or deceptive vision. 

Parabisma, Par-a-bis-ma; excess of humors. 

Paracentesis, Par-a-sen-ti-sis; a tapping of the abdo- 
men, thorax, etc., for the discharge of fluid. 

Paracusis, Par-a-ki|-sis; defective hearing. 

Paraffin, Par-a-fin; a white inodorous substance derived 
from coal tar or petroleum. 

Paraguay Tea, Par-a-gwa Tt; the leaves of Ilex Par- 
agttaiensis, used as a nervous stimulant. 

Paralysis, Par-al-i-sis; loss of the power of motion, in 
any part of the body. 

Paralysis Agitans, — Aj'i-tans; the shaking palsy. 

Paralytic, Par-a-lit-ik; relating to paralysis. 

Paramenia, Par-a-mt-ni-a: disordered menstruation. 

Paraphimosis, Par-a-fi-mo-sis; constriction of the 
prepuce behind the g <h( ns pen is. [voice. 

Paraphonia, Par-a-fo-ni-a; a morbid change in the 

Paraplegia, Par-a-pli-ji-a; paralysis, partial or com- 
plete, of either the upper or lower half of the body. 

Parapsis, Par-ap-sis; defective sense of touch. 

Parasite, Par-a-sjt: an animal or plant that draws its 
sustenance from another. 



190 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Parasystocele, Par-a-sis-to-stl; disordered pulsations 

of the heart and arteries. 
Paregoric Par-ij-gor-ik; camphorated tincture of opium, 

each ounce contains a small fraction less than two 

grains of opium. 
Pareira Brava, Pq-rd-rq, Brq-vq,; the root of Cissamp*- 

los Pareira; a diuretic. 
Parenchyma, Par-en-ki-ina; the spongy tissue con- 
necting the viscera, that is distinct from the ducts, 

nerves, etc. 
Paries, Pd-ri-tz; (pi. Parietis;) the walls or sides of a 

cavity, as the thorax, etc. 
Parietal, Par-j-t-tal; relating to the walls of a cavity. 
Parietal Bones, — Bonz; two quadrangular bones of 

the cranium. 
Parilla, Yellow, Pa-ril-a, Yel-o; Menispermum Cana- 

dense, a native twining vine. 
Paroclynia, Par-Q-din-i-<i; false, or premature labor. 
Paronychia, Par-o-nik-i-a; a whitlow, or abscess on the 

finger. 
Parotid, Par-6t-id; applied to the salivary glands, situ- 
ated beneath each ear. 
Parotid X>uct, — Dukt; the channel through which 

the saliva is carried} from the parotid gland to the 

mouth. 
Parotitis, Par-o-t|-tis; inflammation of the parotid 

gland, usually known as the mumps. 
Paroxysm, Par-oks-izin; periodical symptoms, or 

spasms of disease. 
Parsley, Pqrs-li; a common garden plant, Petroselinum 

sativum, the root used as a diuretic. 
Partridge-berry, Pqr-trij-ber-i; Mitchella repens, a 

pretty little plant, used as a diuretic and tonic. 
Parturient, Pqr-tiVri-ent; child-bearing. 
Parturition, Pqr-tiT,-ri-Jon; the act of bringing forth a 

child. [gums. 

Parulis, Pa-rtu-lis; a gum-boil; inflammation of the 
Paruria, Pa-rui-ri-a; difficulty in urinating. 
Par Vagum, Pqr Vd-gum; the eighth pair of nerves. 
Pastinaca Sativa, Pas-ti-nd-ka Sa-tj-va; the parsnip; 

diuretic and demulcent. 



POCKET LEXICON. 191 

Patella, Pa-tel-a; the knee-pan, or cap. 
Patliema, Pa-H-ina; instinctive passion or feeling. 
Pathetic, Pa-fet-ik; applied to a muscle of the eye, 

and also to the fourth pair of nerves. 
Pathogenesis, Pat-Q-jen-t-sis; origin or generation of 

disease. [produce disease. 

Pathogenic, Paf-o-jen-ik; applied to such things as 
Pathogeny, Pat-6j-en-i; the branch of pathology that 

treats of the origin and progress of disease. 
Pathology, Pat-61-Q-ji; the doctrine of diseases; their 

nature and results. 
Paullinia Sorbilis, Po-lin-i-a S6r-bil-is ; a climbing 

shrub of Brazil, the source of guarana. 
Paunch, Peng; the stomach. 
Peach, Ptc; Atnygdalus Persica, a common cultivated 

fruit-tree, the leaves and kernels of which contain a 

small portion of hydrocyanic acid; and are used as a 

sedative. 
Pectin. Pek-tin; the os pubis; a bone in the foetal pelvis. 
Pectinalis, Pek-ti-na-lis; relating to the os pubis; a 

muscle of the thigh. [chest. 

Pectoral, Pek-to-ral; appertaining to the breast or 
Pectoralis Major, Pek-to-ra-lis Ma-jor; a muscle 

that rises in the clavicle, and moves the arm forward. 
Pectoralis Minor, — M|-nor; a muscle of the third, 

fourth and fifth ribs, and connects with the shoulder 

bone. [the chest. 

Pectorals, Pek-to-ralz; medicines used for diseases of 
Pectoriloquy, Pek-to-ril-o-kwi; a condition of the chest 

in which the voice seems to issue from the breast. 
Pectus, Pek-tus; (pi. Pectora; ) that part of the body 

between the neck and abdomen. 
Pedes, Pt-dtz; (pi. of pes, a foot;) feet. 
Pedialgia, Pt-di-al-ji-a; pain or neuralgia in the feet. 
Pediculation, P : B-dik-!i i -la-j'on; a morbid condition 

favoring the breeding of lice on the skin. 
Pediculns, PB-dik-r^-lus; a louse, one of the parasites 

of the body. 
Pediculns Pubis, — Pi^-bis; the "crab louse," that 

infests the pubes, causing almost intolerable itching. 
Pediluviuin, Ped-i-h],-vi-um; any bath for the feet. 



192 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Pellicle, Pel-i-kl: a thin skin; a delicate membrane. 

Pellis, Pel-is; the cutis, or entire skin. 

Pelvic, Pel-vik; appertaining to the pelvis. 

Pelvimeter, Pel-viin-t-ter; an instrument for measur- 
ing the cavity of the pelvis. [of the body. 

Pelvis, Pel-vis; a basin; the osseous cavity at the base 

Pemphigus, Pem-fi-gus; a vesicular eruption, accom- 
panied by fever, the vesicles from the size of a pea to a 
walnut. 

Penis, Pi-nis; the male organ of generation. 

Pennyroyal, Pen-i-rtf-al; Hedeoma Pnlegioides, a na- 
tive herb, abounding in a highly aromatic and stim- 
ulant oil. 

Penthorum Sedoicles, Pen-to-rum St-do-j-dtz; a na- 
tive plant, lately introduced as a remedy for catarrh. 

Peotomia, Pij-co-tcD-mi-a; amputation of the penis. 

Pepo, Pi-po. See Cucurbita pepo. 

Pepper, Black, Pep-er, Blak; the dried berries of Pi- 
per nigrum, used as a stimulant. 

Pepper, Cayenne, or Red, — Ka-en; the ripe pods 
of Capsicum annuum. 

Peppermint, Pep-er-mint; Mentha piperita, a well 
known aromatic herb, the oil of which is used as a 
stimulant. 

Pepsin, Pep-sin; a substance existing in gastric juice 
and the peptic glands, that is a powerful promoter of 
digestion. 

Peptic, Pep-tik; promotive of digestion. 

Per-; a prefix denoting the highest of several. 

Peracute, Per-a-ki|t; very severe; acute. 

Percliloricles, Per-klco-rjdz; the higher chlorides; ferric 
chloride, tincture of muriate of iron, is a solution of 
this salt in alcohol. 

Percussion, Per-kii-Jon; the examination of the chest or 
other cavity, by gently striking the surface and noting 
the kind of sound produced. 

Perforans, Per-fo-rans; perforating; applied to a muscle 
that bends the fingers. 

Perforation, Per-fo-ra-Jon; the use of the trepan, or 
other instrument, in piercing the cranium or other 
organ. 



POCKET LEXICON. 193 

Perhydrate of Iron, Psr-hj-drat of ^'urn: ferric hy- 
drate: an antidote for arsenic, made by decomposition 
of ferric sulphate by means of solution of caustic soda, 
potassae or ammonia water. 

Peri-; a prefix signifying about, on all sides: very. 

Pericardiac, Per-i-kq,r-di-ak; about, or relating to the 
heart. [containing the heart. 

Pericardium, Per-i-kqr-di-um; the membranous sac 

Perichondrium, Per-i-kon-dri-um; a membrane that 
envelops the cartilages. 

Pericranium, Per-i-kra-ni-um; a membrane that en- 
velops the bones of the skull. 

Peridesmium, Per-i-des-mi-um; a membrane that en- 
closes the ligaments. 

Perididymis, Per-i-did-i-mis; a serous covering that 
encloses the testes. 

Periglottis, Per-i-glot-is; the velvety membrane cover- 
ing the tongue. 

Perimysium, Per-i-mis-i-um; a thin membrane that en- 
velops the muscles. 

Perineocele, Per-i-ni-o-stl: hernia of the perineum. 

Periaenum, Per-i-nt-um; the part between the anus 
and genital organs. 

Perinephritis, Per-i-mB-fq-tis; inflammation of the 
perinephriuui. 

Perinephrium, Per-i-nt-fri-um; a membrane that en- 
closes the kidneys. 

Periodicity, Pt-ri-od-is-i-ti: the return, at regular in- 
tervals, of any symptoms or effects of diseases. 

Periodoscope, Pt-ri-od-Q-skop: an instrument for as- 
certaining the time of menstruation, etc. 

Periosteum, Per-i-os-tt-um; a delicate membrane 
that invests the bones. [teum. 

Periostitis, Per-i-os-ti-tis; inflammation of the perios- 

Periostoma, Per-i-os-t6-ma; a morbid development on 
the surface of a bone. 

Periphacus, Per-if-a-kus; the capsule or sac that enclo- 
ses the lens of the eye. 

Peripneumonia, Per-i-nij-mo-ni-a; acute bronchitis. 

Peristaltic, Per-i-stal-tik: a peculiar movement of the 
bowels described as vermicular or worm-like. 



194 MEDICAL STUDENT^ 

Peristaphylinus, Per-i-staf-i-b'-nus; applied to muscles 
of the palate, externus and interims. 

Peristoma, Per-is-to-ma; the margin of a mouth or 
opening. 

Peristroma, Per-is-tr6-mu; the villous, mucous coating 
of the intestines. 

Perisystole, Per-i-sis-to-lt; the slight pause between 
the contraction and dilatation of the heart, as death 
approaches. 

Peritonaeum, Per-i-tQ-nt>-um; a serous membrane that 
lines the abdomen, covering all its organs. [toneum. 

Peritonitis, Per-i-to-nj-tis; inflammation of the peri- 

Perizoma, Per-i-zQ-ma; the diaphragm. 

Permanganate of Potassium, Per-man-ga-nat of 
Po-tas-i-um; a salt ( K 2 Mn 2 8 ) that readily yields its 
oxygen to organic matters, and is used as a disin- 
fectant. 

Pernio, Per-ni-o; a chilblain. 

Pernitrate of Iron, Per-n|-trat of ►f'urn; ferric nitrate. 
Liquor Ferri Nitratis, is officinal. 

Peronaeus, Per-o-ni-us; relating to the fibula; applied 
to the long, short, and third muscles of the leg. 

Peroxide, Per-6ks-id; a combination in which there is 
the highest degree of oxidation. 

Persimmon, Per-sim-on DiospyrosVirginiana, a native 
tree, the bark of which is astringent. 

Perspiration, Per-spi-ra-Jon; sweat; the moisture that 
passes from the pores of the skin. 

Perspiration, Insensible; transpiration, or the emis- 
sion of vapor by the skin. 

Persulpliate, Pcr-sul-fat; ferric sulphate; used to pre- 
pare ferric hydrate, and other officinal preparations 
of iron. 

Perturbation, Per-tur-ba-Jon; disquiet, or disturbance 
of mind or body. 

Pertussis, Per-tiis-is; the whooping cough. 

Peru, Balsam of, P'E-rui, Bol-sam ov; a resinous sub- 
stance obtained from My rospermum Peruiferum, and used 
as a tonic and expectorant. 

Peruvian Bark, Pb-riu-vi-an Bqrk; a common synonym 
for cinchona bark. 



POCKET LEXICON. 195 

Pervigilium, Psr-vi-jil-i-uin: inability to sleep. 

Pes, Pes: the foot, including the tarsus or instep. 

Pes Anserinus, — An-ser-i-nus; a plexus of nerves in 
the face, distributed like the foot of a goose. 

Pessary, Pes-a-ri: a ball, or other instrument for insert- 
ing in the vagina to prevent a return of prolapsus. 

Pestis, Pes-tis: the plague, a contagious fever. 

Petechia, Pe-tt-ki-a; a purplish spot on the skin. 

Petit, Canal of, Pe.-tt: a small channel between the 
layers of the hyaloid membrane of the eye. 

Petrifaction, Pet-ri-fak-Jon; the conversion of .wood, 
or animal fiber into stone; sometimes used in the sense 
of calcification, when a soft part hardens like stone, 
but should not be comfounded with ossification. 

Petroleum, Pt-tro-lt-um: "rock oil," a bituminous 
fluid, obtained by boring into the earth in certain geo- 
logical formations. 

Petrosal Sinus, Pi>-tr6-sal Sj-nus; applied to the su- 
perior and inferior sinus of the dura mater. 

Petroselinum Sativum, Pt-tro-st-lj-num Sa-ti-vum; 
parsley, a garden plant. 

Peyer's Glands, Pj-er'z Glandz: also called Peyer's 
l^atches; clusters of very small mucous glands on the in- 
side of the small intestines. 

Phacitis, Fa-si-tis; inflammation of the lens of the eye. 

Phagedena, Fag-e-dt-na; a virulent ulcer, that cor- 
rodes and spreads rapidly. 

Phalanges, Fa-lan-jtz; the small bones of the fingers 
and toes. 

Phallocarcinoma, Fal-Q-kqr-si-nQ-ma; cancer of the 
penis. 

Phallorrhoea, Fal-o-ri-a; gonorrhoea; flow of semen. 

Phantasma, Fan-taz-ma; an apparition, caused by the 
morbid condition of the eye or brain. 

Pharmaceutics, Fqr-ma-si|-tiks; the science of manu- 
facturing and compounding medicines. 

Pharmacist, Fqr-ma-sist ; (or Pharmaceutist;) a per- 
son skilled in Pharmacy. 

Pharmacon, Fqr-ma-kon; a drug, or medicine. 

Pharamcopceia, Fqr-ma-ko-pt-ya; a treatise on the 
science of Pharmacy. 



196 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Pharmacy, Fqr-ma-si; the art of preparing medicines 
for sale; the place where they are prepared and sold. 

Pharyngalgia, Far-in-gal-ji-ci; pain in the pharynx. 

Pharyngeal, Far-in-jij-al; pertaining to the pharynx. 

Pharyngitis, Far-in-jj-tis ; inflammation of the phar- 
ynx, [pharynx. 

Pharyngoplegia, Far-in-go-pli-ji-a; paralysis of the 

Pharyngotomy, Far-in-got-o-mi; the act of opening 
into the pharynx with the knife. 

Pharynx, Far-inks; the region of the throat behind 
the nose, mouth and larynx, and above the oesophagus. 

Phenol, Ft-nol, carbolic acid. 

Philadelphia Fleabane, Fil-a-del-fi-a FH-ban; Erl- 
geron Philadelphicum, a common weed, used as a 
diuretic. 

Phimosis, Fj-mo-sis, a congenital constriction of the 
prepuce that prevents the glans penis from being un- 
covered, [vein. 

Phlebectasia, Flt-bek-ta-Ji-a; an extended or swollen 

Phlebitis, Flt-bi-tis; inflammation of a vein. 

Phleborrhagia, Fleb-o-ra-ji-a; sudden flow of blood 
from a ruptured vein. 

Phlebotomy, Flt-bot-o-mi; the opening of a vein for 
blood-letting. 

Phlegm, Flem; a thick mucus discharged from the 
throat and lungs. 

Phlegmasia, Fleg-ma-Ji-a; inflammation, with fever. 

Phlegmatia Dolens, Fleg-nia-Ji-a D6-lens; white or 
milk-leg, afflicting some women after child-birth, the 
inguinal glands swelling and becoming painful. 

Phlegmatic, Fleg-mat-ik; full of phlegm; sluggish. 

Phlegmon, Fleg-mon; a red boil; inflammation in the 
cellular tissue. 

Phlogistic, Flo-jis-tik; combustible, inflammable. 

Phlogiston, Flo-jis-ton; once supposed to be the princi- 
ple of combustion or inflammability existing in matter. 

Phlogosis, Flo-gQ-sis ; external inflammation, as in 
erysipelas. 

Phlyctsena, Flik-tf>-na; a small vesicle under the epi- 
dermis, containing a serous fluid. 

Phonica, F6n-i-ka; diseases affecting the vocal organs. 



POCKET LEXICON. 197 

Phoradendron Flavescens, Fo-ra-den-dron Fla-ves- 
ens; mistletoe, a native parasite, commonly described as 
Viscum flavescens. 

Phosphates, Fos-fats; compounds of phosphoric acid. 

Phosphide, (or Pliospliuret, ) Fos-fjd; a combination 
of phosphorous with another element. 

Phosphoric Acid, Fos-for-ik As'id; an acid of phos- 
phorous, H 3 PO 4 : (the ordinary medicinal acid is 
called ortho-phosphoric acid.) 

Phosphorus, Fos-fo-rus: an elementary substance ob- 
tained from bones, very inflammable, poisonous, and 
must be preserved beneath water and handled care- 
fully, [light. 

Photalg-ia, Fo-tal-ji-a; pain resulting from excessive 

Photonosos. Fo-ton-o-sos: snow-blindness; sun-stroke. 

Photopsia, Fco-top-si-a; lucid vision, or internal sight. 

Photuria, Fo-qt-ri-a; urine that has a light and shiny 
appearance. 

Phrenic, Fren-ik: relating to the diaphragm. 

Phreiiica, Fren-ik-a: diseases affecting the mind. 

Phrenitis, Frt-n|-tis: inflammation of the brain. 

Phrenology, Frt-nol-o-ji; the science of the mind, in 
conjunction with the brain. 

Phrenzy, Fren-zi; phrenitis: excitement of the brain. 

Phthisical, Tiz-i-kal; pertaining to phthisis; consump- 
tive, [sumption. 

Phthisic, Tiz-ik; Phthisis Pulmonale; pulmonary con- 

Plitlioe, R6-t; ulcers in the lungs. 

Phyma, Fi-ma; a tubercle, or inflamed boil. 

Phymatoid, Fi-ma-terd: resembling a tubercle. 

Physconia, Fis-ko-ni-a; abnormal enlargement of the 
abdomen. 

Physeter Macrocephalus, F|-s€-ter Mak-ro-sef-a-lus; 
the sperm-whale, that yields spermaceti. 

Physiatrica, Fis-i-at-ri-ka: the science of the healing 
qualities in nature's products. 

Physic. Fiz-ik; the science of medicine in the cure of 
di-ease. 

Physician, Fi-zi-Jan; a person educated for the practice 
of medicine, and authorized to practice by a chartered 
college. 



198 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Physiognomy, Fiz-i-og-no-mi ; the act of determin- 
ing to some extent, the dispositions of men by observ- 
ing their countenances. 

Physiology, Fiz-i-61-Q-ji; the science of life, both ani- 
mal and vegetable. 

Physostigma Venenosum, Fj-SQ-stig-ma Ven-i-no- 
sum; a woody African vine, which yields calabar 
brans. 

Phytolacca Decandra, Fj-to-lak-a Dt-kan-dra; poke- 
weed, a common American weed, the dried berries and 
root of which are used as an alterative. 

Pia Mater, P£-a Md-ter; the delicate membrane which 
forms an innermost covering of the brain and spinal 
cord. 

Pica, Pj-ka; the unnatural appetite, during pregnancy. 

Picric Acid, Pik-rik As'id ; carbazotic acid, or tri- 
nitro-carbolic acid, is made by the action of nitric acid 
upon carbolic acid. Picrate of ammonium is used in 
medicine. (See Carbazotate of ammonium.) 

Pigraentum Nigrum, Pig-men-tum Nj-grum; a dark 
pigment in the choroid membrane of the eye. 

Piles, Pjlz: hemorrhoids; an inflamed condition of the 
veins of the anus. 

Piliferous, Pj-lif-er-us; hairy; covered with hair. 

Piliform, Pil-i-ferm; resembling hair. 

Piline, Pj-lin; a fabric made of wool and sponge, and 
covered with a coating of India-rubber, used for poul- 
tices and fomentations. 

Pill, (orPilula, ) Pil-ii-la; a pellet or small ball of med- 
icine / for swallowing whole. 

Pilocarpin, Pil-o-kqr-pin: an alkaloid of jaborandi. 

Pilocarpus Pinnatus, Pil-o -kqr-pus Pin-d-tus; a tree 
of South America, the leaves of which are used to 
promote perspiration; jaborandi. 

Pilorum Arrectores, Pj-16-rum A-rek-to-rBz; the 
very small muscles that produce the effect called cutis 
anserina, or "goose skin," and also cause the hair of 
the skin to rise when one is frightened. 

Pilose, Pji-los; hairy, with distinct hairs. 

Pilular, Pil-ix-lar; appertaining to a pill. 

Pimeladen, Pi-mel-a-den; a fatty gland. 



POCKET LEXICON. 199 

Fimelitis, Pirn-t-I i-tis : inflammation of the adipose 
membrane. 

Piinelosis, Pim-b-lo-sis; obesity: fatness. 

Pimento Berries;, Pi-men-to Ber-iz; allspice, the fruit 
of Eugenia Pimeuta. 

Pimpinella Anisum, Pim-pi-nel-a A-ni-sum: an um- 
belliferous plant that yields aniseed. 

Pimple. Pim-pl: a small round protuberance of the skin, 
filled with a watery fluid. 

Pine, Pin; a common name for the evergreen trees of the 
genus Finn*. 

Pineal Gland, Pin-r-al Gland; a small soft conical 
body, the size of a pea, fuund above the tubereula 
quadrigemina of the brain, supposed by Descartes to be 
the seat of the soul, but whose office is not yet learned. 

Pinguecula. Pin-gwek-i|-la; a small tumor in the edge 
of the cornea. 

Finguedo. Pin-gwi-do; a term for fat. 

Pink-Root, I ink-run: the root of Spigelia Jfarilandica, 
used as an anthelmintic. 

Pinna, Pin-a: the expanded portion of the external ear; 
also the lower part of each side of the nose. 

Pinta. Fin-ta: "the blue stain," a disease that is prev- 
alent in Mexico. 

Finns, Pi-nus: a large genus of evergreen trees, the 
source of tar. turpentine and rosin. 

Finns Canadensis, — Kan-a-den-sis: a synonym in 
common use f or Ai >:nsis: hemlock spruce. 

Piper Cubeba. P|-per Kii-bi-ba: a climbing vine of the 
East Indies, which yields cubeb berries. 

Piper Nigrum. — Nj-grum: a vine of the West Indies, 
the dried fruit of which is black pepper. 

Fipeiin, Pip-er-in: a very weak alkaloid of pepper. 

Pipsissewa. Pip-sis-t-wa: a native plant, Ohimapkila 
umbel lata; used as a diuretic and tonic. 

Pistacia Lentiscns. Pis-ta-Ji-a Len-tis-kus: the tree 
that yields mastic. [the ovule. 

Pistil. Pis-til: the female organ of a plant that contains 

Pistillate. Pis-til -at; having pistils. 
Fit. Pit: in the plural, the cavities left in the skin after 
small-pox. 



200 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Pit of the Stomach; the external cavity over the 
stomach. 

Pitaya Bark, Pi-ta-ya Bqrk; a variety of non-officinal 
cinchona bark. 

Pitch, Black, Piq, Blak; the residue left from coal tar 
after distillation. 

Pitch, Burgundy, — Biir-gUn-di; a resinous substance 
obtained from Abies excelsa, and used in plasters. 

Pituita, Pit-i|-j-ta; phlegm; a viscid mucus. 

Pituitary, Pit-i|-i-ta-rB: appertaining to phlegm. 

Pituitary Gland, — Gland: a small round body, occu- 
pying the Sella Turcica, or depression, of the sphenoid 
bone. 

Pituitary Membrane, • — Mem-bran; the mucous 
membrane in the interior of the nose. 

Pix Liquida, Piks Lik-wi-da; officinal name for tar. 

Placebo, Pla-st-bo; a medicine given the patient more 
to satisfy his wish than with the expectation of bene- 
fiting him. 

Placenta, Pla-sen-ta; a roundish flat substance that 
forms in the uterus in conjunction with the foetus, and 
to which the umbilical cord is attached, constituting 
the medium of communication between mother and 
child. 

Placentitis, Pla-sen-tj-tis; inflammation of the placenta. 

Pladarosis, Plad-a-r6-sis; a soft tumor within the 
eyelid. 

Plague, Plag; a kind of typhus fever, attended with 
carbuncles, haemorrhage, and great prostration. 

Planta, Plan-ta; the sole of the foot. 

Plantago Major, Plan-td-go Md-jor; the common plan- 
tain; a weed used as an alterative. 

Plantar, Plan-tar; applied to arteries, muscles, liga- 
ments, etc., of the foot. 

Plantaris, Plan-ta-ris; a muscle that extends the foot 

Plantigrade, Plan-ti-gre.d; applied to man and other 
animals that walk on the sole of the foot. 

rianuria, Plan-i|-ri-a; discharge of urine through an 
artificial passage. 

Planus, Pla-nus; flat; applied to the flat part of the 
ethnoid bone. 



POCKET LEXICON. 201 

Plasma, Plaz-ma: the liquid forming the thick portion 

of the blood. [plaster. 

Plastic, Plas-tik; that may be formed or moulded, as 
Platiasmus, Pla-ti-az-mus; imperfection of speech, by 

reason of thick! broad lips. 
Plasters, Plas-terz. See Emp!astr«. 
Platinum, Pla-ti-num: an elemental substance, that is 

unaffected by the action of most acids, and consequent- 
ly valuable for chemical apparatus. 
Platysma, Pla-tis-ma: an expansion or broadening. 
Piatysma 3Iyodes, — 3ij-6-dtz; a broad muscle on the 

side of the neck. [to oval shape. 

Pledget. Plej-et: a piece of lint, or compress, rolled in- 
Pleonasm, PH-o-nazm; a faulty development, in an 

extra number of parts. 
Pleonexia, Plt-o-neks-i-a: abnormal greediness, to the 

extent of being a disease. 
Plethora, Plet-o-ra: fullness to repletion: plumpness. 
Pleura, Ph|-ra; a serous membrane that lines the cav- 
ities of the thorax. 
Pleura Costalis, — Kos-ta-lis; the part of the pleura 

that lines the parietes of the chest. 
Pleura Pulmonalis, — Pul-mo-nd-lis; that part of the 

pleura that covers the lungs. [pleura. 

Pleuralgia, PliT-ral-ji-a: pain in the side, or in the 
Pleurapostema, Plr^-ra-pos-ti-ma: a tumor or abscess 

in the pleura. [the pleura. 

Pleurisy, (or Pleuritis,) Ph\-ri-si; inflammation of 
Pleurisy-Root, Pli^-ri-si-Ruit: Axclejiias tuberosa, a 

native plant, also known as butterfly-weed; reputed as 

a remedy for pleurisy. 
Pleurodynia, Phi-ro-din-i-a; spasmodic pain in the 

muscles of the chest. 
Pleuropneumonia, Phi-ro-nTT-mo-ni-a; inflammation 

of the pleura and of the lungs at the same time. 
Pleurorrhcea, Phi-rQ-rt-a; an excess of fluid in the 

pleura. 
Pleurospasmus, PhT,-ro-spaz-mus; cramp in the side, 

or in the pleura. 
Pleurothotonos, Phx-ro-tot-o-nos; tetanus in which 

the body is curved to one side. 



202 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Pleximeter, Pleks-im-t-ter; a flat circular piece of 
ivory, or metal, by which mediate percussion is per- 
formed. 

Plexus, Pleks-us; a network of nerves or blood-vessels. 
8ee Axillary, Cardiac, and Choroid plexus. 

Plexus Pampiniformis, — Pain-pin-i-for-mis; blood- 
vessels twined about the spermatic cord. 

Plexus Pulmonicus, — Pul-mon-i-kus; a junction of 
the eighth pair of nerves with the great sympathetic 
nerve. 

Plica, Pl|-ka; a disease attended with the glutinus mat- 
ting of the hair. [a tooth. 

Plicidentine, Plis-i-den-tin; a change in the tissue of 

Plumbago, Plum-ba-go; a form of carbon, commonly 
termed black lead. [lead. 

Plumbum, Pliim-bum; the Latin name for the element 

Pneumaithrosis, Ni|-mqr-trG)-sis; the secretion of air 
in a joint. 

Pneumatica, PiT,-rnat-i-ka; diseases of the functions of 
respiration. [air. 

Pneumatocele, Nix-mat-Q-stl; any hernia filled with 

Pneumatometer, NtT-ma-tom-ij-ter; an instrument for 
measuring the amount of air inhaled at a breath. 

Pneumatosis, Ni|-ma-t6-sis; the distention of a cellu- 
lar membrane with wind. 

Pneumogastric, Nr|-mo-gas-trik; appertaining to both 
the lungs and stomach; applied also to the eighth pair 
of nerves, (par Vagum.) 

Pneumonseinia, Ni^-mco-nt-mi-a; an engorgement of 
blood in the lungs. 

Pneumonalg-ia, Ni|-mo-nal-ji-a; pain in the lungs. 

Pneumonia, Ni|,-m6-ni-a; (Pneumonitis;) inflammation 
of the lungs; fever, pain in the thorax, increased by 
coughing; quick, hard pulse, and difficulty in breath- 
ing, [organs. 

Pneumonic, Nt|-mon-ik; relating to the respiratory 

Pneumothorax, Nt|-mo-tQ-raks; the sudden accumu- 
lation of air in the sac of the pleura; a dangerous con- 
dition. 

Pock, Pok; applied to the pustules of small-pox. 

Podagra, P6d-a-gra; gout in the joints of the foot. 



POCKET LEXICON. 203 

Podalgia, Po-dal-ji-a; chronic pain in the foot; gout, 
or rneumausm. 

Podarthritis, Pod-ar-tr|-tis; inflammation of the joints 
oi rhe teet. 

Podcedema. Pod-t-dt-ma: a swelling of the feet. 

Podophyllin, Jod-Q-fil-in: the precipitate obtained 
when concentrated tincture of inayapple {Podophyllum 
peltatum ) root is poured into cold water. 

Podophyllum Peltatum, Pod-o-fil-um Pel-td-tum; a 
common plant in the I nited States, known as may- 
apple or mandrake; the root is extensively used as a 
cathartic. 

Podophyllum, Kesin of; Podophyllin. 

Poison, Po-zon: any animal, mineral or vegetable sub- 
stance, which, when applied to the surface or taken in- 
to the body, causes such a derangement of the system 
as to induce disease or lead to death. 

Poison- Vine, — Yin : a common name for Rhus Toxico- 
dendron, a poisonous vine of the United States. 

Poke, i wk; Phytolacca dccandra, a common weed. 

Polemonium <J senile una, Pol-t-mo-ni-um St-rui-lt- 
um; (ireek valerian: a nervine. 

Polemonium Rep tans, — Hep-tans; a native plant, 
sometimes used as an alterative. 

Pollen, Pol-en; the powder of flowers, which is the 
fecundating principle of plants. 

Pollex, I 6l-eks: the thumb, or great toe. 

Pollution, Po-h\-Jon; the emission of semen in an un- 
natural way. 

Polygala Senega, Pol-i-ga-la Sen-i-ga: seneca snake- 
root; a native plant, the root of which is used as an ex- 
pectorant. 

Polygonatum Giganteum, Po-lig-o-nei-tum Ji-gan- 
ti-uin : Solomon's Seal, a native plant, the root used 
a^ a tonic. 

Polygonum Bistorta, Po-lig-o-num Bis-ter-ta; a 
European plant, bistort, the root of which is an astrin- 
gent. 

Polygonum Hydropiper, — Hj-drop-i-per; water-* 
pepper, a common weed, used as a stimulant, often de- 
scribed as Polgyonum Punctatum. 



204 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Polymnia Uvedalia, Po-lim-ni-a Yui-vt>-d&-li-a; an 
indigenous plant, lately recommended as a remedy for 
enlarged spleen. 

Polyopia, Pol-i-6-pi-a; abnormal vision, in which ob- 
jects are multiplied. 

Polypodium Vulgare, Pol-i-pco-di-um Vul-gd-rB; pol- 
ipod, a native fern, used as a pectoral. 

Polypus, P61-i-pus; a tumor in the natural cavities of 
the body, as the nose, uterus, etc. 

Polysarcia, Pol-i-sqr-Ji-a; excessive flesh; corpulency. 

Polytricum Juniperinuin, Po-lit-ri-kum Ji^-nip-t- 
rj-num; hair-cap moss, a diuretic. 

Pomegranate, Piim-gran-et; Punica granattim, an orna- 
mental tree of the Mediterranean. 

Pompliolyx, Pom-fo-liks; a watery pimple, or sac, on 
the skin, without inflammation. 

Pomum Adami, Po-mum A-dd-mj; the cartilaginous 
projection on the front part of the neck. 

Pons Hepatis, Pons Hep-a-tis; "'bridge of the liver, " 
the part connecting the lobes. 

Pons Tarini, — Ta-q-nj; the ash-like substance form- 
ing the floor of the third ventricle of the brain. 

Pons Varolii, — Va-ro-li-j; the corpus annulare, & part 
of the medullary substance uniting the cerebrum, cere- 
bellum, and medullary oblongata. [joint. 

Poples, Pop-l^z; the ham, or posterior part of the knee- 

Poplitaeus, Pop-li-tt>-us; a muscle of the thigh and leg, 
that articulates the knee-joint. 

Popliteal, Pop-li-tt>-al; applied to muscles, nerves, etc., 
of the ham. 

Poppy, P6p-i; Papaver somnifemm, the plant that yields 
opium; the ripe capsules, known as poppy-heads, are a 
feeble sedative. 

Populus Balsamifera, P6p-i|-lus Bel-sam-if-er-a; ( var 
candicans, Gray; ) a tree of the Northern United States, 
the buds of which are known as Balm of Gilead. 

Pore, Por; in the plural, minute openings or passages, 
that exist in all bodies; in the skin they are the ex- 
tremities of internal exhalant vessels. 

Poroma, Po-r6-ma; a hard or callous part. [fever. 

Porpliyrisina., Per-fi-riz-ina; scarlitina, or scarlet 



POCKET LEXICON. 205 

Porrig-o, Po-n-go: an eruptive disease known as seald- 

head, or ring- worm of the scalp. [of the lirer. 

Porta. P6r-ta: "a gate:" applied to the passage-ways 
Portal Circulation, Por-t&l Ser-kq-la-Jon; that part 

of the venous circulation of the blood that makes an 

extra circuit before uniting with the rest of the blood. 
Portal Vein, — Van; a vein that unites with most of 

the organs within the abdomen. 
Portio Dura, P6r-Ji-Q Dii-ra; the hard, or facial nerve. 
Portio 3Iollis, — M61-is; the soft, or auditory nerve. 
Poms, P6-rus; the hard skin, or callus; also, a pore or 

opening. 
Porus Opticus, — Op'ti-kus: a point in the optic 

nerve, where the central artery passes through. 
Posology. Po-sol-Q-ji; the science of the quantity and 

frequency of doses. 
Posterior Auris. Pos-tt-ri-or O'ris; a fleshy fiber or 

muscle behind the ear. 
Posthitis, Pos-f i-tis; inflammation of the prepuce. 
Post-3Iortem. Post-Mor-tem; the formal or official 

examination of a dead body. 
Postpartum — Pqr-tum; applied to haemorrhage, etc., 

after parturition. 
Potasli, (or Potassre,) P6t-aJ: caustic potash. 
Potassne Caustic, Po-tas-t Kes-tik. See Caustic Potash. 
Potassium, Po-tas-i-um; an elementary substance, the 

base of the potassium salts. 
Potassium Hydrate, — Hi-drat: caustic potash. 
Potentilla Canadensis. Po-ten-til-a Kan-a-den-sis; 

oinquefoil, five-finger; a native herb, used as a tonic 

and astringent. 
Potentilla Tormentilla. — Ter-men-til-a: torraentil, 

a European plant, the root of which is a powerful as- 
tringent. 
Potion, Po-Jon: a medicine to be taken as a drink. 
Potomania, Po-to-md-ni-a: delirium tremens. 
Pot-Pourri, Pot-Pui-rt; a mixture of fragrant plants, 

flowers and roots. 
Poultice, Pol-tis: a soft preparation of bread and milk, 

flax-seed, or oat-meal, spread on a cloth, for applying 

to sprains, or sores. 



206 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Poupart's Ligament, Pui-pqrt's Lig-a-ment; a liga- 
ment that extends from the ilium to the os pubis. 

Pox, Poks; the vulgar name for syphilis. 

Praecordia, PrB-kdr-di-a; the anterior part of the thorax. 

Precipitant, PrB-sip-i-tant; the substance that produces 
a precipitate. 

Precipitate, PrB-sip-i-tat; the substance left in the 
bottom of the vessel after the process of precipitation. 

Precipitation, PrB-sip-i-ta-Jon; the chemical action 
which results in a substance separating from a liquid 
in which it was dissolved. 

Precipitated Chalk, PrB-sip-i-tat-ed $ek; carbonate of 
calcium, thrown from solution by a carbonated alkali. 

Pregnancy, Preg-nan-si; the condition of being with 
child, or bearing young. 

Prepensile, PrB-pen-sil; adapted to the catching hold of 
objects, as fingers, tails, etc. 

Premature Labor, Prb-ma-ti|r La-bor; that which 
comes on before the allotted period of gestation. 

Preniaxillary, PrB-maks-i-la-ri; applied to the incisor 
part of the superior maxillary. 

Premolar, PrB-mco-lar; applied to the first pairs of mo- 
lar, or bicuspid teeth, in each jaw. 

Prepared Chalk, Pnj-pjjrd &ek; washed chalk. 

Prepuce, Prt-pi|s; the membrane covering the end of 
the glans penis, and also the clitoris. 

Presbyopia, Pres-bi-6-pi-a; defective vision, resulting 
in far-sightedness, attending old age. 

Prescription, PrB-skrip-Jon; a written, or partly print- 
ed and partly written, direction for the preparation of 
medicine for a patient. 

Presentation, Pr6-zen-ta-Jon; the position in which a 
child presents itself in the uterus at birth. 

Presphenoid, PrB-sft-nerd; applied to the anterior part 
of the sphenoid bone in infancy. 

Priapism, Prj-a-pizm; a morbid erection of the penis, 
without or with desire. 

Prickly Ash, Prik-li AJ; Xanthoxylum Amerieanum, a 
native shrub, the bark and berries of which are used as 
a stimulant. 



POCKET LEXICON. 207 

Pride of India, Prjd ov In'di-a; Melia Azcdarach,*. 

tropical tree. 

Prima? Via? Pri-mt Yj-t; the primary passages, as the 
stomach and intestines. 

Primalia. Pri-iiul-li-ci; applied to growths which are 
the lowest in the scale of existence. 

Primigenious. Pri-mi-jt-ni-us: primitive: first born. 

Priminara. Prj-mip-a-ra; a mother who has been deliv- 
ered of her first child. 

Probaiig. Pro-bag: a piece of whalebone with an ivory 
point, for pressing down into the stomach any substance 
that may have caught in the oesophagus. 

Primrose, Evening, Prim-roz, Lv'niij; (Enothera bien- 
nis* a common native plant with yellow flowers. 

Prince'^ Pine, Prins-ez Pin: a common name for Chim- 
ttphila umbellata. 

Prinos Verticillatns. Prj-nos Ysr-tis-i-la-tus; black 
alder. See Ilex vertieilhita. 

Privet, Priv-et; Liymtrum vulgarc, a shrub common in 
cultivation. [wounds. 

Probe, Prob: an instrument with which to examine 

Process, Pro-ses; any outgrowth or projection of bone 
or other tissue; also the method of performing a chemi- 
cal operation. 

Procidentia, Pros-i-den-Ji-a: a prolapsus; the falling 
or depression of an organ or part, as the eye, anus, etc. 

Practalgia, Prak-tal-ji-a; pain in the rectum. 

Proctica. Prok-ti-ka: diseases of the anus. 

Proctitis, Prok-ti-tis: inflammation of the anus and 
rectum. [rectum. 

Proctocele. Prok-to-stl: prolapsus ani, or hernia of the 

Proctodynia, Prok-to-din-i-a; spasms of pain in the 
rectum. 

Proctotomy, Prok-tot-o-mi; the making of an incis- 
sion into the rectum, as for fistula in ano. 

Prodrome, Pro-drom: a precursor, as one disease is 
sometimes the forerunner of another. 

Profluvia. Pro-fli^-vi-a; profuse discharges, or flux, 
with fever. 

Profundus. Pro-f tin-dus: deep-seated; applied to arter- 
ies, etc., of the arm and thigh. 



208 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Profucio, Pro-fi\-Ji-o; loss of blood or other fluid. 

Prognosis, Prog-n6-sis; the knowledge of the nature of 
a disease, obtained from early symptoms. 

Prolabium, Pro-la-bi-um; the front part of the lip. 

Prolapsus, Pro-lap-sus; a falling and protrusion of 
any part, as the anus, uterus, etc. 

Prolapsus Ani, — £'nj; a falling of the extremity of 
the anus. 

Prolapsus Iridis, — Ir'i-dis; the protrusion of the 
iris through an injury of the cornea. 

Prolapsus Uteri, — Yui-ter-j ; the falling of the 
womb, and its protrusion from the vulva. 

Promontory, Prom-on-to-ri; a projection from the cav- 
ity of the tympanum. 

Promontory of tlie Sacrum, — Sa-krum; the pro- 
jecting part of the sacrum. 

Pronation, Pro-na-Jon; the act of turning the hand 
with the palm downwards. 

Pronator Quadratus, Pro-na-tor Kwod-ra-tus; a mus- 
cle which passes from the ulna to the radius, and that 
turns the hand inwards. 

Pronator Peres, — Fi-rBz: a muscle which passes from 
the inner condyle of the humerus to the radius. 

Proof Spirit, Pruif Spir-it: alcohol, diluted with wa- 
ter until of the Sp. Gr. 0.920, is officinal in the British 
Pharmacopoeia. 

Prophylactic, Prof-i-lak-tik; applied to means used to 
prevent disease, and preserve health. 

Prophylaxis, Prof-i-laks-is; the use of means necessary 
for the preservation of health. 

Prosector, Pro-sek-tor; one who prepares a subject for 
dissection, or dissects for another. [face. 

Prosopalgia, Pros-o-pal-ji-a; neuralgia; pain in the 

Prostatalgia, Pros-ta-tal-ji-a ; pain in the prostate 
gland. 

Prostate, Pros-tat; applied to a gland situated in front 
of the orifice of the male urinary bladder. 

Prostatitis, Pros-ta-tj-tis; inflammation of the pros- 
tate gland. 

Prosthesis, Pros-tt-sis; the substitution of an artifi- 
cial part for one destroyed. 



POCKET LEXICON. 209 

Protein, Pro-tt-in; a nitrogenous substance analogous 
to fibrin, erroneously supposed to form the substance 
from which all albuminoids were derived. 

Protoplasm, PrJ)-ta-plazui; a nitrogenous substance, 
possessing vital principles, essential in the organization 
of all living beings, even the lowest. 

Protuberance, Pr<a-tq,-ber-anfi ; an eminence, or pro- 
cess, or swelling. 

Proud Flesh, I'r&d FleJ; a fungus; an unhealthy 
growth of flesh in a sore. 

Proximate Cause, Proks-i-niat Kez; that which comes 
next to the disease itself. 

Primus Lauro-cerasus, Prm-nus Le-ro-st-ra-sus: 
cherry-laurel, an Asiatic evergreen tree, the leaves of 
which contain a small portion of prussic acid, and when 
distilled with water yield cherry-laurel water. 

Primus Serotina, — St-rot-i-na: the wild cherry, a 
native forest tree, the bark of which is extensively used 
as a tonic. (This tree is often described as Primus 
Virginia na } which see. ) 

Primus Virginiaiia. — Yer-jin-i-a-na: the choke-cher- 
ry, a native shrub, the bark not used medicinally. 
fc-ee Primus serotina. 

Prurigo, Prui-rj-go; a papulous eruption on the skin, 
attended with itching. 

Pruritus, Prui-ri-tus; excessive itching: prurigo, 

Prussian Blue, PrtiJVan Bh| ; ferrocyanide of iron, 
used generally in connection with quinia. 

Prussiate of Potash, PriiJ-i-at ov Pot-aJ : ferrocy- 
anide of potassium, or yellow prussiate of potash. 

Prussic Acid, Priis-ik As id: hydrocyanic acid, a 
powerful poison: used in a diluted form for whooping 
cough. [speech. 

Psellisnius, Sel-is-mus; stammering ; hesitation in 

Pseudresthesia, ^i|-des-ti-si-a: false sensation: as pain 
in a limb that has long been amputated. 

Pseudarthrosis, Si|-dqr-tr6-sis; growth of a false joint. 

Pseudoblepsia, Si|-do-blep-si-a; false vision. 

Pseudomeinbrane, Sii-du-inein-bran; false membrane, 
the effect of inflammation. 

Psoadicus, So-ad-i-kus: appertaining to the loins. 



210 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Psoae, S6-i>; applied to muscles of the loins. 

Psoas Abscess, S6-as Ab'ses; an abscess of the loins. 

Psoas Magnus, — Mag-nus, a muscle extending from 
the last dorsal vertebra to the os femoris, and which 
moves the thigh forward. 

Psoas Parvus, — Pqr-vus; a muscle extending from 
the last dorsal vertebra to the pelvis, and which bends 
the spine upon the pelvis. 

Psora, S6-ra; the itch; scabies. 

Psoriasis, So-q-a-sis; scaly tetter, a cutaneous disease. 

Psoriasis Guttata, — Gu-ta-ta; small patches of scaly 
eruption, without inflammation. 

Psoriasis Infantilis, — In-fan-tj-lis; a dry tetter on 
the cheeks, breast, etc., affecting infants. 

Psycliical, Sj-ki-kal; relating to the mind. 

Psychology, Sj-kol-o-ji ; the science of the soul or 
mind; mental philosophy. 

Psychometry, Sj-kom-t-tri; the art professed by Dr. 
J. R. Buchanan, in 1842, and others since, of measuring 
or reading mind by sympathetic impressions derived 
from feeling one's head or his manuscript. 

Psychosis, Sj-k6-sis; disease or affection of the mind. 

Ptelia Trifoliata, Ti-li r a Trj-fo-li-d-ta: the wafer ash, 
a native shrub or small tree, the bark of which is used 
as a tonic. 

Pteris Aquilina, Ter-is Ak-wi-lj-na; the common 
brake, an astringent fern. 

Pterocarpus Marsupium,Ter-o-kqr-pus Mqr-si|-pi-um; 
an Indian tree which yields the astringent gum kino. 

Pterygium, Ter-ij-i-um; a membranous fiber on the in- 
ternal canthus of the eye. 

Pterygoid Ter-i-gtrd; formed like a wing. 

Pterygoideus Externus, Ter-i-gerd-B-us Eks-tgr-nus; 
a muscle extending from the pterygoid process to the 
anterior part of the lower jawbone. 

Pterygoideus Internus, — In-ter-nus; a muscle ex- 
tending from the pterygoid process of the sphenoid 
bone to the inner angle of the lower jaw. 

Pterygo - Pharyngeus, Ter-i-go-Far-in-jt-us. Same 
as the Constrictor superior muscle of the pharynx. 



POCKET LEXICON. 211 

Ptosis, T6-sis: a falling, applied to the eyelid. 

Ptyalagogue. Tj-al-a-gog; a syalagogue. or medicine to 
increase the flow of saliva. 

Ptyalin. Ti-a-lin; an albuminous principle in saliva. 

Ptyalisni, Ti-a-lizm; salivation, an excessive flow of 
saliva. 

Ptyalum. Ti-a-lum; saliva, which see. 

Puberty, Pv\-ber-ti; the period approaching maturity, 
when the young are capable of reproduction. 

Pubes, Pv\-btz: the external region of the organs of 
generation, which after puberty is covered with hair. 

Pubic. Pt\-bik: appertaining to the pubes. 

Pucoooii. Red, Pu-kuin: Sanguinaria Canadensis, the 
blood root. 

Puccoon. Yellow: the common name for Hydrastis 
Canadensis, yellow root. 

Pudenda, Pit -den-da: (sing. Pudendum,) the parts of 
generation, taken as a whole. 

Pudenda Virorum, — Yj-ro-ruin; the male genera- 
tive organs taken collectively. 

Pudenda Muliebre, — Mq-li-d-br; the female genera- 
tive organs, collectively. 

Pudic, Pvj-dik; relating to the pudenda. 

Puerpera, Pii-er-pt-ra: one who has recently given 
birth to a child. 

Puerperal. Pii-er-pt-ral: ralating to child-bearing. 

Puerperal Fever, — Ft-ver; a febril condition some- 
times resulting from parturition. 

Puerperium, P'tp-er-pt-ri-uin; state of women during 
confinement. 

Pu^, ( or Pugillus. ) Pij-jil-us: a small quantity, that 
can be taken between the thumb and finger. 

Pulnio. Piil-mo: the Latin for lung. 

Pulmometer, Pul-mom-t- ter: an instrument for ascer- 
taining the capacity or strength of the lungs. 

Pulmonaria Officinalis, Pul-mo-nti-ri-a Of-is-i-nti- 
lis: a European demulcent plant. 

Pulmonary. Piil-mo-na-ri: relating to the lung*. 

Pulmonary Artery. — Br'-ter-i: it rises in the right 
ventricle of the heart, divides, and one branch passes 
into each lung, which carry the blood there for aeration. 



212 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Pulmonary Consumption, — Kon-siim-Jon; a fatal 

disease of the lungs, accompanied with cough, exhaus- 
tive expectoration, hectic fever, etc. 
Pulmonary Plexus, — Pleks-us; a network of nerves 

back of the bronchia. 
Pulmonary Veins, — Yanz; arising in the lungs, they 

unite and form four trunks that issue from each lung, 

and open into the left auricle of the heart. 
Pulmonitis, Pul-mo-nj-tis; pneumonia; inflammation 

of the lungs. 
Pulp, Pulp; soft pith, applied to the core of the teeth. 
Pulsatilla, Pul-sa-til-a; Anemone Pulsatilla, a little 

European flower; the entire plant is used in nervous 

diseases. 
Pulsation, Pul-sa-Jon; any throbbing sensation; the 

action of the heart, felt wherever the arteries reach. 
Pulse, Puis; the beating of the radial artery, at the 

wrist, caused by the propulsion of blood from the heart. 

The number of beats per minute, in good health, is, in 

a child of one year, 120: two years 110; three years 90; 

puberty 80: adult 70; old age 60. 
Pulse, Dicrotic, — D|-krot-ik; a double or rebounding 

pulsation. 
Pulse, Feeble; weak in force though full in measure. 
Pulse, Full; firm and of the average frequency. 
Pulse, Hard; unyielding to firm pressure. 
Pulse, Intermittent, with an occasional omission of a 

beat, indicative of heart disease. 
Pulse, Irregular; unequal in force and frequency. 
Pulse, Quick; one in which the beat is sudden, though 

regular. 
Pulse, Tense, or Wiry; as if stretched and small. 
Pulsus Cordis, Pul-sus Kor-dis; the beat of the heart 

against the thorax. [der. 

Pulvis, Pul-vis; powder: any medicine reduced to pow- 
Pumpkin Seed, Pump-kin iSt>d; the seed of Cucurbita 

pepo; diuretic and anthelmintic. 
Puncta !Laclirymalia, Piink-ta Lak-ri-md-li-a; two 

small outlets of the lachrymal ducts, in the eyelids, 

for the escape of the tears. 
Punctum, (jil. Puncta, ) Piirjk-tum; a point, or spot. 



POCKET LEXICON. 213 

Punctum Caecum, Punk-turn Si-kum; the point of the 
retina, from which the optic nerve -fibers radiate, 
which is insensible to light. 

Punctum Saliens, — St\-li-ens; the first point of 
motion after the fecundation of the germ, supposed by 
some to be the first pulsation of the heart of the embryo. 

Punica Granatum, Pi\-ni-ka Gran-d-tum: the pome- 
granate tree: the bark of the root is used as a vermi- 
fuge, especially for the expulsion of the tape-worm. 

Pupil, Pv\-pil: the dark round opening in the iris, 
through which the light passes to impress the image of 
an object on the retina. 

Pupillary Membrane, Prj-pil-ti-ri Mem-bran; a very 
thin membrane that, in the foetus, closes the opening 
in the iris. 

Purgation, Pur-gd-Jon: the evacuation of the bowels. 

Purgative. Prir-ga-tiv: any medicine that promotes 
free action of the bowels, but less violent than a 
cathartic. 

Purging Cassia, Piirj-in KaJ-i-a : Cassia fistula, the 
pods of which are a mild cathartic. 

Puriform Pr\-ri-ferm; resembling the nature of pus. 

Purpura, Piir-pq-ra : a disease in which livid spots ap- 
pear on the skin, with general debility and sometimes 
fever. [pus. 

Purulent, Piir-ii-lent: full of pus; having the nature of 

Pus, Pus; matter produced from inflamed animal tex- 
ture, of the consistency of cream. 

Push, Pii.f ; a pustule, or inflammatory swelling. 

Pustule. Piis-tiil; a small protuberance of the cuticle 
enclosing pus. 

Putrefaction, Pq-trr-fak-Jon; the decomposition, or 
rotting, of animal matter. 

Putrescence, Pt[ -tres ens; a condition of rottenness. 

Putrid Fever. Pr[-trid Fi-ver. See Typhus Fever. 

Pyaemia, Pi-t-mi-a. a purulent condition of the blood, 
resulting in ah>cesses in different parts. [kidney. 

Pyelitis, Pi-t-H-tis: inflammation of the pelvis of the 

Pyesis, (or Pyosis,) Pj-»-sis: the formation of pus. 

Pyloric. Pi-16r-ik: appertaining to the pylorus. 

Pylorus, Pi-16-rus; the lower apperture of the stomach. 



214 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Pyogenic, Pj-o-jen-ik; producing pus. 

Pyramid, Pir-a-mid; a bony projection in the tympanum, 
in shape like a pyramid. 

Pyramiclalis, Pir-am-i-dd-lis; a triangular muscle in 
the back part of the pelvis, that rotates the thigh out- 
ward, and the pelvis inward* 

Pyramidalis Nasi, — Nd-sj: a muscle of the nose. 

Pyretlirum Fartheniuin, Pir-i-trum Par-ti-ni-um; 
feverfew, a European plant, often cultivated in gardens. 

Pyretic, Pir-et-ik; febrile; relating to fever. 

Pyrexia, Pir-eks-i-a; a condition of fever. 

Pyriformis, Pir-i-fer-mis; a muscle that passes from 
the pelvis to the great trochanter of the femur. 

Pyrogenesia, Pir-o-jen-i-si-a; the generation of fire. 

Pyromania, Pir-o-md-ni-a; a mania for setting houses 
on fire. 

Pyrophosplioric Acid, Pir-o-fos-for-ik As'id; an acid 
made by heating phosphoric acid to a temperature suf- 
ficient to remove the element of water. 

Pyrophosphates, Pir-o-fos-fats; salts of pyrophosphoric 
acid. The pyrophosphate of iron is used in medicine. 

Pyrosis, Pir-6-sis; water-brash, or heart-burn. 

Pyrosphyra, Pir-os-f j-ra; a metal instrument, to be 
heated and used for cauterizing. 

Pyroxylon, Pir-6ks-i-lon; gun cotton. 

Pyrus Malus, Pj-rus Ma-lus; the apple tree. 



Q, 



Q. P.; abbreviation of quantum placet, "as much as you 
please. '' 

Q. S.; quantum sufficit, "what will suffice. " 

Quackery, Kwak-er-i; the pretensions of uneducated 
practitioners of medicine; also, undignified acts of 
competent professionals. 

Quadratus Femoris, Kwod-rd-tus Fem-o-ris; a mus- 
cle passing from the ischium to the femur. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 215 

Quadratus Gena?, Kwod-ra-tus, Jt>-nt; a muscle that 

depresses the lower lip. 
Quadratus Lumborum, — Lum-bo-rum; a muscle 
"between the last rib and the crest of the ilium, that 

moves the loins to one side. 
Quadriceps Extensor, Kwod-ri-seps Eks-ten-sor; the 

extensor muscle of the knee. 
Quadrigemina Tubercula, Kwod-ri-jem-i-na Ti\-ber- 

kii-la: four small oval muscles, located below the pos- 
terior commissure of the brain, called the nates and 

tesU 8. 
Ouadrnmana, K wod-rui-ma-na; animals having four 

extremities terminating with hands. 
Qualitative, Kwol-i-ta-tiv: relating to quality. 
Quarantine, Kwor-an-tim: the detention of passengers 

and goods coming in from a port where a contagious 

disease prevailed, until thoroughly disinfected. 
Quartan, Kwor-tan; occurring once in four days, as 

fever and ague. 
Quassia, KwoJ-i-a; a bitter tonic, the wood of Sima- 

ruba excel so. 
Queen of the Meadow, KwTn ov de Med-o: Enpato- 

rium purpureum, a native plant; the name is also applied 

to Spircva tomentosa. 
Queen's Root, Kwtn'z Kurt: a common name for ^7/- 

ingia sylvatica. 
Quercus. Kwer-kus: the oak family of trees. The in- 
ner barks of Q. alba and Q. tinctoria are officinal, and 

used as astringents. 
Quercus Infectoria, — In-fek-to-ri-a; the dyer's oak 

of Asia, which produces galls. 
Quevenne's Iron, Ka-ven'z tf'urn; iron by hydrogen, 

which see. 
Quick Eime, Kwik Ljm; lime unslacked, which see. 
Quicksilver, Kwik-sil-ver; a synonym for the element 

mercury. 
Quillaia Saponaria, Kwi-ld-a Sap-o-nd-ri-a ; the 

soap tree, an evergreen of South America, the bark of 

which is used as an errhine. 
Quince Seed, Kwins Std; the seed of Cydonia vulgaris, 

which are demulcent. 



216 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Quinia, or Quinine, Kwin-i-a or Kwi-njn; (Fr. Ki- 
nin:) the most valuable of the einchona alkaloids, the 
sulphate of quinia being mostly used. 

Quiniclia, or Quinidine, Kwin-id-i-a, or Kwin-i-din; 
an alkaloid from cinchona bark, in little demand. 

Quinine Flower, Kvvi-n|n Fl"$-er. See Sabbatla Elliotii. 



R.; in prescriptions, means Recipe, "take." 

Rabies, Ra-bi-t>z; madness, caused by the bite or s catch 

of an animal, the saliva, it is supposed, being affected 

with a diseased virus. 
Rabies Canina, — Ka-nj-na; hydrophobia, caused as 

above, and so named because the patient cannot endure 

the presence of water. 
Race Ginger, Has Jin-jer; common black ginger root. 
Rachialgia, Rak-i-al-ji-a; pain in the spine. 
Rachitis, Ra-lq-tis; inflammation of the spine, strictly; 

but also applied to the rickets, which see. 
Radicals, Rad-i-kalz; a term given to elements and com- 
pounds which form roots for series of salts. 
Ragweed, Rag-wtd; Ambrosia artemisioefolia, a native 

troublesome weed. 
Rale, Rel; ( Fr., "a rattle;")applied to certain sounds, 

termed "moist," "dry," or "sonorous," that indicate a 

morbid condition of the bronchia or vesicles of the 

lungs. 
Ramentum, Ra-men-tum; any substance reduced to 

scales by filing ; sometimes applied to a hair-like 

growth. [ening." 

Ramollissement, Rq-mol-is-mqn; French for "soft- 
Ramose, Ra-mos; divided into branches. 
Ramulus, Ram-v^-lus; a ramule, or small branch. 
Rancid, Ran-sid; stale, or rank; applied to fat or oil. 
Ranula, Ran-rt-la; a tumor under the tongue, resulting 

from obstructions in the salivary or mucous glands. 
Ranunculus Bulbosus, Ra-niin-kiT,-lus Bul-bo-sus; 

crowfoot; buttercup; an acrid plant, the fresh bulb of 

which was formerly used as a vesicant. 



POCKET LEXICON. 217 

Raphania, Ra-fa-ni-a; a disease of Germany, attended 
with spasms of pain in the joints. 

Raphe, Ra-ft; a seam or cord, as between the hemis- 
pheres of the brain, in the scrotum, etc. 

Rash, Raj": redness and eruption of the skin. 

Rat's Bane, Rat's Ban; formerly the common name for 
arsenious acid. 

Rattlesnake's Master, Rat-1-snak's Mds-ter; a com- 
mon name applied to Eryngium yncccefolium, and in the 
Southern States to Licit r is sqnarrosa. 

Rattle "Weed, Rat-1 YVld; a common name for Cimici- 
fiyja racemosa, applied to it on account of its dry rattle- 
like fruit. 

Raucedo, Re-st-do: hoarseness, resulting from inflam- 
mation of the mucous membrane. 

Reaction, Rt-ak-Jon: the revival of the vital powers 
after great or prolonged depression, sometimes effected 
by irritants or stimulants. 

Reagent, Rt-a-jent; a test, employed by chemists in as- 
certaining the quality or quantity of different sub- 
stances. 

Receptaculum Chyli, Rt-sep-tak-i|-lum Kj-lj; the 
lower part of the thoracic duct. 

Reclination, Rek-lin-a-Jon: the operation for cataract, 
in which the lens of the eye is turned in a horizontal 
position. 

Recrementitious Humor, Rek-rt-inen-ti-Jus Ym-mor; 
a secretion that is returned whence it came, as the sa- 
liva, which being first separated from the blood is 
returned to it. 

Recrudescence, Rek-rtu-des-ens; increased violence of 
a disease, after temporary indications of a favorable 
termination. 

Rectalgia, Rek-tal-ji-a; pain in the rectum. 

Rectitis, Rek-ti-tis; inflammation of the rectum. 

Rectum, Rek-tum: the lower section of the intestines, 
terminating in the anus. 

Recti Abdominis. Rek-ti Ab-dom-i-nis; a long flat 
muscle in the front of the abdomen, reaching from the 
pubes to the three lower ribs, and bending the chest in 
respiration. 



218 MEDICAL STUDENT'S' 

Recti Capitis, Rek-tj Kap-i-tis; five muscles, reaching 
from the cervical vertebra to the occipital bone. 

Recti Femoris, — Fein-Q-ris; muscles extending from 
the pelvis to the patilla. 

Recti Laterales, — Lat-er-d-ltz; straight muscles of 
the side of the trunk. 

Recurrent, Rt>-kiir-ent; applied to branches of arteries 
and nerves which turn back in their course. 

Reel Bark, Red Bqrk; that variety of cinchona bark 
yielded by the Cinchona snecirubra. 

Reel Cedar, Red St-dar; Juniper us Virginiana, a na- 
tive evergreen. 

Reel Clover, — Klo-ver; Trifolium pratense, a common 
cultivated plant, the dried flower-heads are the portion 
used. 

Reel Lead, — Led; red oxide of lead, used in prepar- 
ing certain ointments and plasters. 

Reel Phosphorous, — Fos-fo-rus; amorphous phos- 
phorous, made by exposing ordinary phosphorous to 
about 450° Fah., in a closed vessel, from which air is 
excluded. 

Reel Precipitate, — Prt-sip-i-tat; red oxide of mercu- 
ry; murcuric oxide. 

Reel Pnccoon. See Bloodroot. 

Reelintegration, Rt.-din-tt-grd-J'on; the reproduction of 
a part that has been destroyed. [which see. 

Reduced Iron, I\b-di|st "Furn; iron by hydrogen, 

Reduction, Rt-duk-Jon; replacing a dislocated bone, or 
joint; replacing a hernia. 

Reflect, Rt-flekt; to turn back on itself. 

Reflection, Rt-flek-Jon; the retroversion of the uterus; 
the doubling back of a membrane. 

Reflex Action, Ri-fleks Ak'Jon: a term much used of 
late to signify "the reflection by an efferent nerve of 
an impression conveyed to a nervous center by an af- 
ferent nerve." (Dunglison.) 

Reflux, Ri-fluks: the return of the blood to the heart. 

Refrigerant, Rb-frij-er-ant; medicines that reduce the 
heat of the blood or body. 

Regeneration, Rt-jen-er-d-Jon; the reproduction or 
growth of matter lost by disease. 



POCKET LEXICON. 219 

Regimen, Tiej-i-men; habits in regard to food: methods 
of eating and drinking, for the preservation of health. 

Regurgitation, Ub-gur-ji-td-Jon; the return of food or 
drink, after swallowing. 

Remittent Fever, llt-init-ent Ft-ver; any fever that 
subsides at regular intervals, but does not wholly cease. 

Ren, Ken; the kidney, whose function is to secrete the 
urine. 

Renal, Rr-nal; appertaining to the kidneys. 

Repellent, llt-pel-ent: a medicine, or agency, that caus- 
es a disease to recede from the surface. 

Repriments, Rep-ri-ments: remedies for the repression 
of fluxes, as astringents, acids, etc. 

Reproduction, Rt-pro-duk-Jon; the procreation of or- 
ganized beings or bodies. 

Reptant, Rep-tant; creeping, as a reptile. 

Resection, Rt-sek-Jon; amputation, by trimming off 
broken parts. 

Resinoid, Rez-i-nerd; a substance that is obtained from 
plants, and does not admit of classification with resins, 
oils, etc. Sometimes the so-called resinoids of the mar- 
ket are simply dried solid extracts. 

Resins, Rez-inz; substances obtained from plants, in- 
soluble in water, not volatile, resemble somewhat cam- 
phors, usually soluble in alcohol. 

Resolution, Rez-o-h|-Jon; the gradual termination of 
inflammation, without suppuration. 

Resolvent, Rt>-zol-vent; a substance that dissolves or 
terminates inflammatory tumors. 

Resonance, Rez-o-nans; a reverberation of the voice, as 
if sounding in an unusual place, indicating a morbid 
condition of the lungs. 

Resorption, Rt-serp-Jon: the absorption of a fluid after 
it has once been regularly deposited. [inhaled. 

Respirable, Rt-spjr-a-bl: air or gas that may safely be 

Respiration, Res-pi -rd- Jon; the act of breathing, con- 
sisting of both inspiration and expiration: in health, 
the respiration of infants is 35 to the minute; at two 
years old 25: at puberty 20; in the adult IS. 

Retching, Req-in; involuntary and ineffectual efforts to 
vomit. 



220 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Rete, Rt>-tb; a net; applied to interlacings of fibers, 
nerves, etc. 

Rete Mucosum, — Mi|-kco-sum; the tissue underlying 
the cuticle that gives color to the skin. 

Rete Testis, — Tes-tis: the network of tubes into which 
the vascular system of the testicles is gathered. 

Reticular, Rb-tik-r^-lar; resembling a net. 

Reticulum, Rb-tik-ii-Ium; a little net. 

Retiferus, Rb-tif-er-us; marked with lines like a net. 

Retiform, Ret-i-ferm; shaped in the form of a net. 

Retina, Ret-i-na: the expansion of the optic nerve, 
which forms the inner coat of the eye, being the organ - 
of visual perception. 

Retinacula, Ret-i-nak-i|-la; bands which serve to hold 
the tendons close to the bones, in the wrist, ankle, etc.; 
also the ridge around the ileo-csecal valve. 

Retinitis, Ret-i-nj-tis; inflammation of the retina. 

Retort, Rb-tort; an earthen, glass, or metal vessel, used 
in distillation. 

Retraction Rb-trak-jon; shortening, or drawing back. 

Retractor, Rb-trak-tor: applied to muscles that with- 
draw the parts to which they are attached: also, a piece 
of linen used in amputation. 

Retraliens Auriculum, Ret-ra-hens 0-rik-i|-lum; one 
of the muscles of the auricle of the ear. 

Retrocertent, Ret-ro-Sb-dent; passing from the outer 
part of the body to an internal part, as rheumatism. 

Retroflexecl, Rb-tro-flekst; bent backward. 

Retroflexio Uteri. Same as Retroversio Uteri. 

Retroversion, Rb-tro-ver-Jon; turning backward, as in 
the case of the bladder, uterus, etc. 

Retroversio Uteri, Rb-tro-ver-Ji-o Ym-ter-i; a dis- 
placement of the uterus so that the bottom is turned 
toward the concavity of the sacrum, and the mouth and 
neck are pressed over against the ossa pubis. 

Rhacliireus, Ra-ki-b-us; relating to the spine. 

Rhacliiasmus, Ra-ki-as-mus; incipient epilepsy, man- 
ifested by spasms in the muscles of the neck. 

Rliacliioparalysis, Rak-i-o-par-al-i-sis; paraplegia, or 
paralysis of the spine. 

Racliis, Ra-kis; the spine; the vertebral column. 



POCKET LEXICON. 221 

Rhamnus Catharticus. Ram-nus Ka-tqr-ti-kus: buck- 
thorn, the berries nf which are a violent purgative. 

Rhamnus Franjrula. — Fran-gq-la: a European tree, 
the bark of which is used as a cathartic. 

Rhamnus Porshiana, — Pur-Ji-a-na: a Western tree, 
the bark of which is recommended as a laxative. 

Rhatany. Rat-a-ni; the root of a South American shrub, 
Krameria triandra, which is a powerful astringent. 

Bhegma, Reg-ma; a rupture, as the bursting of an 
abscess. 

Rheum, Rmm: a thin watery discharge from the mucous 
membranes. 

Rheumatism, Rm-ma-tizm: a neuralgic disease: some- 
times confined to the joints: and at others to the 
muscles: sometimes with great inflammation, and at 
others little: always painful, and difficult to cure. 

Rheumatic, Rm-mat-ik: relating to rheumatism. 

Rheumatism Root, Rm-ma-tizm Ruit: Jeffersonia 
diphylln. 

Rheum Palm atom, Rmm Pal-ma-tum: the rhubarb 
plant, a native of Asia, the root of which is a valuable 
cathartic. 

Phinalgia, Ri-nal-ji-a: pain in the nose. 

Rhinitis. Ri-ni-tis: inflammation of the nose. 

Rhinoplasty, Ri-no-plas-ti: the formation of a new 
n<>?e from the skin of the forehead. 

Rhinopoiypus, Ri-no-pol-i-pus: polypus or tumor in 
the nose. 

Rhinorrhagia, Ri-no-rd-ji-a: excessive bleeding from 
the nose. 

Rhododendron Maximum, Ro-do-den-dron Maks-i- 
mum: a native showy shrub, known as rosebay, stim- 
ulant and astringent. 

Rliomhoideus. Rom-bo-i-dt-us: a muscle in the back of 
the neck that moves the scapula. [Rale. 

Rhoncus, Ron-kns: a rattling sound in the throat. See 

Rhubarb, Riu-bqrb: the root of Rheum pal ma turn, a 
cathartic, possessing also astringent properties 

Rhus Glahra. Rus G la-bra: sumach, a native shrub, 
the berries of which contain malic acid, and are used 
as a refrigerant: the bark is astringent. 



222 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Rhus Toxicodendron, Rus Toks-i-ko-den-dron; a pois- 
onous vine of the United States, the leaves of which 
are used in nervous diseases; the poisonous principle 
of the vine is volatile, and produces inflammation and 
painful eruptions of the skin. 

Rhyas,. Rj-as; a disease of the eye, in which the carun- 
cula lachrymalis is affected, causing a constant flow 
of tears. 

Ricinus Communis, Ris-i-nus Kom-x\-nis: the castor- 
oil plant, the seeds of which abound in a fixed viscid 
oil, which is extensively used as a carthartic. 

Rickets, Rik-ets; rachitis: a disease of children, in 
which a crooked spine, distorted limbs, and general 
debility are the result. 

Rigor, Rig-or; sudden chilliness and shivering. 

Riina Glottidis, Rj-ma Grlot-i-dis; the opening between 
the vocal cords of the larynx. 

Ramose, Rj-mas; full of openings or cracks. 

Ringworm, Rin-wurm; a vesicular disease, in which 
the pustules arise on an inflamed base, and unite in 
circles or rings. 

Risus, Rj-sus; laughter, an involuntary movement of 
the lips and muscles of the face. 

Risus Sardonica, — Sqr-don-i-ka; a convulsive laugh, 
or spasm of the face, resulting from tetanus. 

Roehelle Salt, Ro-jel Selt; tartrate of sodium and 
potassium, used as a laxative and a component of Seid- 
litz Powders. 

Rock Rose, Rok Roz; a common name for frostwort; 
Hd in nth em um Cana dense . 

Roll Sulphur, Rol Sul-fur; brimstone; sulphur melted 
and run into moulds. 

Roman Chamomile, Ro-man Kam-cD-mjl; Anthemis no- 
bilus, designated Roman in contradistinction to the Ger- 
man chamomile, Matricaria Chamomilla. 

Rosa Centifolia, R6-sa Sen-ti-fo-li-a; a cultivated 
double rose, the petals of which are distilled in water 
to make rose-water* 

Rosemary, R6z-ma-ri; Rosmarinus officinalis, a labiate 
plant, cultivated in gardens, and mostly used in domes- 
tic practice. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 223 

Rose Oil, Roz (Tl; otto of rose, a sweet scented oil, ob- 
tained from roses. 

Rose Water, — We-ter; a sweet scented water, made 
by distillation of water from roses. 

Roseola, Ro-st-o-la; a rash, or eruption of pimples. 

Rosin, R6z-in; the residuum after distillation of tur- 
pentine from the oleo-resin of the pine. 

Rotator, Ro-ta-tor: applied to muscles employed in pro- 
ducing circular movements. 

Rottlera Tinctoria, Rot-H-ra Tink-to-ri-a; a Euphor- 
biaceous tree of India, from the fruit of which Kam- 
eela is obtained. 

Rottlerin. Rot-lt-rin: a crystalline resin of Kameela. 

Round Ligament, R"snd .Lig-a-ment; a short ligament 
that connects the head of the femur with the cotyloid 
cavity. 

Round Ligaments; two cords that extend from the 
sides uf the uterus, through the abdominal rings, to 
the groins. 

Rubefacient, Rm-bt-fa-jent ; any application that ex- 
cites redness of the skin. 

Rubeola, Rui-bt-o-la: the measles, a kind of inflamma- 
tory fever, with sneezing, cough, and eruption of the 
skin. 

Rubeoloid, Rm-M-o-Ifl'd: resembling measles. 

Rubia Tinctoruin, Rui-bi-a Tirjk-t6-ruin; % plant of 
Europe that yields madder. 

Rubus Villosus, Rui-bus Y:-16-sus ; the common 
blackberry, the root of which is astringent. 

Ructus, Riik-tus; eructation, or belching. 

Rue, Rui: Rvta graveolens, a garden plant, used as a 
stimulant. 

Rugose, Rui-gos; wrinkled and rough. 

Rumex Acetosella, Rui-meks As-r-io-sel-a : sheep- 
sorrel, a common weed, with a sour juiae: used as a 
refrigerant. 

Rumex Crispus, — Kris-pus: yellow dock, a weed, the 
root of which is astringent and tonic. 

Rupia, Rui-pi-a; a pustular eruption, the discharge from 
which thickens into scabs. 

Rupture, Rup-ti|r. Same as Hernia, which see. 



224 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Ruta Graveolens, Rui-ta Grav-ij-o-lens-, rue, a Euro- 
pean plant, used as a stimulant. 

Rutidosis, Rui-ti-d6-sis; (or Eliytidosis,) a shrinking 
and puckering of the cornea, considered a sign of ap- 
proaching death. 

Ruyscliiana, rters-ki-a-na; the internal membrane of 
the choroid coat of the eye. 

Rye, Rj; Secale cereale, a common cultivated grain, the 
diseased seed, enlarged by a fungus growth, are known 
as ergot, or blasted rye. 



s 

S.; Semissis, "half;" sometimes written ss. 

Sabadilla, Sa-ba-dil-a. See Veratnim Sabadilla. 

Sabbatia Annularis, Sa-ba-Ji-a An-gii,-la-ris ; Amer- 
ican centaury, a native herb, used as a bitter tonic. 

Sabbatia Elliottii, — El-i-ot-i-j: a southern plant; 
lately introduced as an antiperiodic under the name 
quinine flower. 

Saccliarated Carbonate of Iron, Sak-a-ra-ted, — ; 
A^allet's iron mass, carbonate of iron freshly precipita- 
ted, mixed with sugar and dried. 

Saccliarum, Sak-a-rum; cane sugar. 

Saccliarum ILactis, — Lak-tis; sugar of milk. 

Sacculated, Sak-i|-la-ted; made like a sac; encysted. 

Saccule, Sak-i|l; a little sac or bag. 

Sacculus Cordis, Sak-i|-lus Ker-dis; the pericardium. 

Sacculus Lachrymalis, Lak-ri-ma-lis; the beginning 
of the lachrymal duct. 

Sacculus L,aryngis, — Lar-in-jis; a small pouch con- 
necting with the ventricle of the larynx. 

Sacculus Proprius, — Pr6-pri-us; the smaller sac of 
the vestibulumof the ear. [las. 

Sacer Ignis, Sa-ser Ig'nis; "sacred fire;" the erysipe- 

Sacer Morbis, — Mer-bis; a term for epilepsy. 

Sacrolumbalis, Sak-ro-lum-ba-lis; a musele of the 
sacrum, connecting with the six lower ribs. 



POCKET LEXICON. 225 

Sacrum, Sd-krum; the posterior bone of the pelvis. 

SaffioAver, Saf-fTs-er; American saffron; the florets of 
Cart ham us tinctorius. 

Saffron, Saf-ron: the dried central organs, or stigmas, 
of the flowers of Crocus satiuus. 

Sage, Saj: Salvia officinalis, a common garden plant, 
used as an aromatic tonic. 

Sagittal Suture, Saj-i-tal Si|-tiir; that which unites the 
parietal bones. 

Sago, Sa-go; the nutritious starch obtained from the 
pith of an East Indian palm tree, Sagus Rumphii. 

Saint Anthony's Fire, Sant An'to-ni'z Fjr. See 
Erysipelas. 

Saint John's Wort, — Jonz-wurt; Hypericum perfora- 
tum, a troublesome naturalized \veed. 

Saint Vitus' Dance, — Yj-tus Dans. See Chorea. 

Sal, Sal. See Salt. [niuni. 

Sal Ammoniac, Sal A-mo-ni-ak; chloride of ammo- 

Salicin, Sal-i-sin; a neutral crystalline body obtained 
from willow bark. 

Salicylic Acid, Sal-i-sil-ik As'id: an organic acid 
first obtained from a species of spiraea: now made from 
carbolic acid. It is used in acute rheumatism, and as 
an antiseptic. [glands; spittle. 

Saliva, Sa-lj-va ; the fluid secreted by the salivary 

Salivary Glands, Sal-i-va-ri Glandz; the glands under- 
neath and back of the lower jaw. 

Salivation, Sal-i-va-Jon: an excessive secretion of sa- 
liva; sometimes caused by the improper use of murcury. 

Salix, Sa-liks; the generic name for the numerous spe- 
cies of willows; the bark of £. alba is officinal, and used 
as a tonic. 

Salpingitis, Sal-pin-j|-tis; inflammation of the Fallo- 
pian tube. 

Sal Prunelle, Sal Prm-nel ; nitrate of potassium, 
melted and cast into bullets; almost out of use. 

Salt, (Common,) Selt; chloride of sodium. A term 
once used to note the substance formed by the union of 
an acid and an alkali. [potassium. 

Saltpeter, Selt-pi-ter; the common name for nitrate of 



226 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Salt of Sorrel, Selt of S6r-el; a crystalline substance 
obtained by combining acid oxalate of potassium with 
oxalic acid. Sometimes oxalic acid is sold for it. 

Salvatella, Sal-va-tel-a; a vain on the back of the hand, 
tributary to the basillic vein. 

Salvia Officinalis, Sal-vi-a Of-i-si-nd-lis, the sage 
plant, tonic, stimulant and carminative. 

Sambucus Canadensis, Sam-bi|-kus Kan-a-den-sis; 
the common elder, a native shrub, the dried flowers 
of which are sudorific. 

Sanation, San-d-jon; a cure; the act of healing. 

Sanative, San-a-tiv; having the power to cure. 

Sandal Wood Oil, San-dal' Wiad 01; an essential oil of 
the yellow sandal wood, used in gonorrhoea. 

Sanguinaria Canadensis, San-gwin-d-ri-a Kan-a-den- 
sis; blood-root, a native plant, the root of which is ex- 
pectorant and stimulant. 

Sangruinarin, (or Sanguinarina, ) San-gwin-er-in; an 
acrid pungent white alkaloid of Sanguinaria Canaden- 
sis. It forms salts that are red. 

Sanguineous, San-gwin-ij-us; appertaining to blood, 
abounding in blood. 

Sanies, Sd-ni-tz; a thin fetid discharge from ulcers, 
rarely tinged with blood. 

Sanitary, San-i-ta-ri; relating to health. 

Santonin, San-tco-nin; a very weak organic base, usually 
classed as a glucoside; the active principle of Levant 
wormseed, used as an anthelmintic. 

Santorini, ( Tubercles of, ) San-to-rj-nj; small pro- 
jections at the top of the arytenoid cartilages, for the 
support of the ligaments of the glottis. 

Saphena, Sa-fi-na; applied to a vein and nerve near the 
surface of the skin, and passing from the knee to the 
ankle. 

Sapid, Sap-id; possessing or imparting taste. 

Sapo, Sd-po; soap. Castile soap is used in soap lini- 
ment and pills. 

Saponaria Officinalis, Sap-o-nd-ri-a Of-is-i-nd-lis; 
soapwort, bouncing-bet; an introduced weed, used as 
an alterative. [matism. 

Sarcitis., Sqr-sj-tis; inflammation of the muscles; rheu- 



POCKET LEXICON. 227 

Sarcocele, Sqr-so-sil; a kind of cancer, or a fleshy 

growth about the testicle. 
Sarcodes, Sqr-ko-dtz: fleshy; resembling flesh. 
Sarcolemma. Sqr-ko-lem-a; a sheath that surrounds 

the particles of muscle forming a fiber. 
Sarcology, ^qr-kol-o-ji; that branch of anatomy which 

treats of the soft parts of the body. 
Sarcoma. Sqr-k6-ina; a fleshy tumor, of many varieties. 
Sarcomatous, ^qr-kom-a-tus; relating to sarcoma. 
Sarcophagus, Sqr-kof-a-gus; flesh-eating. 
Sorcoptes, Sqr-kop-ttz: a small insect that stings the 

flesh; the Acorns Scabies, or itch insect. 
Sarcosis, Sqr-ko-sis; a morbid growth of flesh. 
Sardonic Laugh, Sqr-don-ik Lqf. See Jlisns Sar- 
donic its. 
Sarotliamae Scoparins, Sar-6t-a-nr5 Sko-pd-ri-us; the 

broom, diuretic and cathartic. 
Sarracenia Purpurea, Sar-a-si-ni-a Pur-pi\-r£-a; a 

native swamp plant, the root of which is used in 

dyspepsia. 
Sarsaparilla. Sqr-sa-pa-ril-a; the roots of a South 

American vine, Smifax Officinalis, used as an alterative 

in syphilitic diseases. 
Sartorius, Sqr-to-ri-us: the longest muscle of the body 

extending from the spinous process of the ilium to the 

inner part of the head of the tibia. 
Sassafras, Sas-a-fras; an indigenous small tree, the bark 

from the root of which is an aromatic stimulant, and 

the pith of the stems forms with water a mucilaginous 

wash. 
Sativus, Sa-tj-vus: a specific name applied to plants 

that grow in fields, or are cultivated. 
Saturation, Sat-Ti,-ra-Jon: the act of filling water or 

other liquid with as much of a soluble body, salt, for 

instance, as it will dissolve. 
Satyriasis, Sat-i-ri-a-sis; morbid sexual desire in men. 
Satureja Hortensis, Sat-iT-rt-jaHer-ten-sis ; summer 

savory, an aromatic garden herb. 
Savine, Sa-vin. See Juniperus Sobino. 
Saxifraga, Saks-if-ra-ga; a genus of herbs, several spe- 
cies of which possess alterative properties. 



228 s MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Scabies, Skd-bi-tz; the itch, a cutaneous disease, devel- 
oping into irritable scaly patches in different parts of 
the body. [of the scalp. 

Scald Head, Skeld Hed; an eruption, like ringworm, 

Scale, Skal; small whitish lamina, or crusts of diseased 
cuticle, that fall off and are reproduced. 

Scalenus, Ska-li-nus; two muscles, the ant icus and pos- 
ticus, that arise in the vertebrae of the neck and connect 
with the first and second ribs, and are used in moving 
the neck. 

Scalp, Skalp; the integument that covers the skull. 

Scalpel, Skal-pel; a small straight bladed knife used in 
dissecting operations. 

Scammony, Skam-o-ni; a gum resin exuded from the 
roots of the Convolvulus Scammonia; a very active ca- 
thartic. 

Scapula, Skap-T[-la; the shoulder-blade. [blade. 

Scapulalgia, Skap-ii,-lal-ji-a; pain in the shoulder- 
Scarf-Skin, Skqrf-Skin; the epidermis or cuticle. 

Scarification, Skar-i-fi-kd-jon; the making of small 
incisions into the surface of the skin, to draw blood 
or cause local depletion. 

Scarlatina, >Skqr-la-tj-na; scarlet fever, contagious, and 
attended with a scarlet eruption on the skin; it is 
simple, anginose, or malignant, according to the violence 
of the attack. 

Scarlet Fever, Skqr-let Fb-ver. Same as Scarlatina. 

Sceroma, Ski)-r6-ma; insuficient lachrymal secretions. 

Schneiderian Membrane, Snj-db-ri-an Mem-bran; the 
pituitary membrane that lines the cavities of the nose. 

Sciatic, Sj-at-ik; relating to nerves and vessels of the 
ischium. 

Sciatica, Sj-at-i-ka; rheumatism in the hip-joint. 

Scilla Maritima, Sil-a Mar-i-t|-ma; squill, a Euro- 
pean plant, the dried bulbs of which are much used as 
an expectorant. 

Scirrhogastria, Skir-o-gas-tri-a; incipient cancer of 
the stomach. 

Scirrlius, Skir-us; a hard tumor affecting the glands, 
often ending in cancer. [tissue. 

Scleremas, Sklt>-ri-mus; a hardening of the cellular 



POCKET LEXICON. 229 

Scleria.sis, Sklti-r|-a-sis; a hardening, sometimes of the 
eye-lids, female genital organs, etc. 

Sclerosis, Sklb-ro-sis; tkickening by condensation. 

Sclerotica, Sklb rot-i-ka; the hard membrane of the eye 
called the ''white of the eye." [by scurvy. 

Scorbutic, Sker-bi|-tik: having the nature of or affected 

Scorbutus, Sker-bi|-tus; the scurvy, a disease causing 
a bloated countenance, livid spots on the skin, foul 
breath, loose teeth, and spongy gums. 

Scotoma, Sko-to-ma: darkness; obscure vision. 

Scouring- Rush, Skisr-in RuJ; Equisetum hyemale, which 
see. [cavities. 

Scrobiculate, Skro-bik-Tj-lat; having small furrows or 

Scrobiculus, Skro-bik-i|-lus; a pit, or small hollow. 

Scrobiculus Cordis, — Ker-dis; the cavity of the heart, 
the pit of the stomach. 

Scrofula, Skrof-ii-la: the king's evil: a swelling of the 
glands of the neck, causing imperfect suppuration. 

Scropliularia Nodosa, Skrof-T^ld-ri-a No-d6-sa; fig- 
wort, carpenter's square, a common plant in the Uni- 
ted States and Europe. 

Scrotal, Skro-tal; appertaining to the scrotum. 

Scrotal Hernia, — Her-ni-a; hernia in which part of 
the vicera protrudes into the scrotum. 

Scrotocele. Skro-to-stl. Same as Scrotal Hernia. 

Scrotum, Skro-tum; the sac or pouch that encloses the 
testicles. [nervine. 

Scullcap, Skiil-kap: Scutellaria lateriflora, a valuable 

Scurf, Skurf; dandriff : small scaly particles that rub 
loose from the skalp, when in an unhealthy condition. 

Scurvy, Skiir-vi . See Scorbutus. 

Scurvy-grass, Skiir-vi-gras ; Cochlearia officinalis, a 
diuretic. 

Scybala, Sib-a-la: dry and hard lumps in the excrement. 

Scytoblastema, Sj-to-blas-ti-ma; growth of the skin. 

Sea-Sickness, SiJ-Sik-nes; nausea, vomiting and gastric 
distress, caused by the undulating motions of a ves- 
sel at sea. 

Sebaceous, St-bd-Jus; fatty; applied to glands that 
accumulate fat. 

Sebiferous, St-bif-er-us; oily, or fat-producing. 



239 MEDICAL STUDENT^ 

Secale Cereale, St-kd-liJ St-rt-d-15; the rye plant. 

Secale Coriiiitum, — Ker-ni|-tuin; the former offici- 
nal name for ergot, which see. 

Secernent, !5t>-ssr-nent; secretory; applied to vessels 
that separate different materials from the blood, for 
various purposes. 

Second Intention, Sek-ond In-ten-Jon; the healing of 
a wound by the several stages of suppuration, granu- 
lation and sicatrization. 

Secretion, St-krt-Jon; the process by which various 
organs separate different fluids or substances from the 
blood; the thing secreted. [operation. 

Sectio Caesarea, Sek-Ji-o Ses-a-rt>-a. See (Joesarean 

Sectio Nympharum, — Nim-fd-rum. See Nijmphotomy. 

Secundine, Sek-un-djn; in the plural applied to the 
afterbirth. 

Sedation, St-da-Jon; the effect of a sedative. 

Sedative, Sed-a-tiv; that which allays irritability. 

Sediment, Sed-i-ment; particles in a fluid that settle 
to the bottom of a vessel. 

Seidlitz Powders, Sed-lits P^-derz; powders composed 
of Rochelle salts and bicarbonate of sodium mixed, to 
be added in solution to tartaric acid, thus making an 
effervescing drink. 

Sella Turcica, Sel-a Tiir-si-ka; the slight cavity in 
the clinoid process of the sphenoid bone in which 
lodges the pituitary gland. 

Semeiology, !Sem-i-61-o-ji; the science of the symptoms 
of disease. [ease. 

Semeiotic, Sem-j-ot-ik; relating to the symptoms of dis- 

Semen, Si-men- the seed of plants; the male sperm of 
animals. 

Semi-, Sem-i-; a prefix meaning half. 

Semilunar Ganglia, Semi-h|-nar Grarj-gli-a; the ab- 
dominal ganglia on the sympathetic nerve. 

Semilunar Valves, — Valvz; a triplet of valves at the 
head of the aorta, and three others where the pulmon- 
ary artery begins. 

Semimembranosus, Sem-i-mem-bran-o-sus; a muscle 
extending from the head of the tibia to the lower end 
of the femur. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 231 

Seminal, Sem-i-nal: relating to seed or semen. 

Semination, Sem-i-na-Jon: the distribution of seeds, 
or the depositing of semen in the uterus. 

Seminiferus, Sem-i-nif-er-us; relating to vessels that 
carry the seminal fluid. 

Semi-Spinales, >em-i-Spi-nd-itz; (#. colli and s. dorsi.) 
muscles connecting the transverse and spinous pro- 
cesses of the vertebrae. 

Semi-Tendinosus, Semi-Ten-din-6-sus ; a muscle ex- 
tending from the ischium to the tibia. 

Seneca Oil. Sen-t-ka 01: crude petroleum. 

Senecio Aureus, Sen-t-Ji-o 0-rt-us; life-root; a native 
plant, used as a diuretic. 

Senega, or Seneka, Sen-t-ga, or Sen-t-ka: Polygala. 
Senega, an indigenous herb, the root of which is used 
as an expectorant. [tieth year. 

Senectus, St-nek-tus; old age, beginning with the six- 
Senile, St-nil; appertaining to old age. 

Senna. Sen-a: the leaflets of Cassia acutifolia and C. 
elongata, an efficient purgative, 

Sensorium, Sen-SQ-ri-um: the seat of sensation; the 
brain, or ganglia at the base of the brain. 

Sensorium Commune, — K6m-rj-nt; also applied to 
the brain, where the nerves of sensation concentrate. 

Sepia Officinalis, St-pi-a Of-is-i-na-lis: a shell fish of 
the Mediterranean, the source of cuttle-fish bone. 

Septoemia, Sep-ti-mi-a; a morbid condition of the blood. 

Septic, Sep-tik: putref} r ing: causing putrefaction. 

Septum, Septum; a division, or partition. 

Septum Auricular um, — 6-rik-i\-l&-rum; the par- 
tition separating the right ventricle of the heart from 
the left. 

Septum Cerebelli, — Ser-t-bel-i: divides the cerebel- 
lum perpendicularly. [the heart. 

Septum Cordis, — Ker-dis: divides the ventricles of 

Septum Lucid um, — Li|-si-dum; separates the lateral 
ventricles of the brain. 

Septum Nasi, — Na-s|; the division between the nostrils. 

Septum Fectiniforma, Pek-tin-i-fer-ma; a partial 
tendinous division between the corpora cavernosa of 
the penis. 



232 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Septum Scroti, Sep-tum Skrw-tj; the partition separa- 
ting the testicles. 

Septum Trans versum, — Trans-vsr-sum; that which 
separates the thorax from the abdomen; also applied 
to a division between the semicircular canals of the ear. 

Sequela, Sfc-kwt>-la; a secondary manifestation of dis- 
ease, succeeding the original attack. 

Sequestrum, St>-kwes-trum; a dead part of bone cast 
out from a wound or ulcer. 

Serolin, Ser-o-lin; an oily substance in the blood. 

Serous, Si-rus; thin, watery; resembling serum, 

Serpentaria, Sgr-pen-ta-ri-a; Aristolochia Serpentaria; 
Virginia snakeroot, a native herb, the root of which 
is used as a stimulant. 

Serpigo, Ser-p|-g©; ring-worm or tetter. 

Serratus Magnus, Rer-a-tus Mag-nus; a large muscle 
of the thorax, stretching from the lateral surface of the 
ribs to the scapula. 

Serratus Posticus, — P6s-ti-kus ; a muscle passing 
from the lumbar region to the ribs. 

Serum, Si-rum; the fluid part of the blood, i. e. blood 
without its corpuscles and fibrin. 

Sesamoid, Ses-a-merd; applied to the small bones 
formed in tendons, as at the roots of the thumb and 
great toe. 

Sesamum Xndicum, Ses-a-mum In'di-kum; benne, 
the leaves of which form a demulcent drink, used in 
dysentery and diarrhoea; the seeds furnish oil of benne. 

Sesqui-, Ses-kwi-; a prefix meaning one and a half; 
applied to compounds formed with three molecules of 
one element and two of another. 

Seton, Sb-ton; a minute channel made under the skin 
with a seton needle, carrying one or more threads, 
which are kept there and daily moved back and forth, 
to cause suppuration and discharge of matter. 

Seven Barks, Sev-en Bqrks; Hydrangea arboreseens, a 
common indigenous shrub. 

Shaking- Palsy, Xak-in Pel-zi; an affection of the mus- 
cles, causing them to alternately contract and relax. 

Shampooing, Xam-pui-hj; a vapor bath, accompanied 
with rubbing, kneading, etc., by an attendent. 



POCKET LEXICON. 233 

Sheep Laurel, Stp Le-rel: Kalmia latifolia, the leaves 

of which are reputed poisonous to sheep. 
Sheep Sorrel, Xtp S6r-el: Jiiimc.r Acetosella; a native 

common plant, containing oxalic acid and having an 

agreeable sour taste. 
Sherbet Xer-bet; a mildly stimulating drink, made of 

the juice of any fruit, water, sweetened and flavored. 
Sherry "Wine, Eer-i W|n; Vinnm Xericum. 
Shin. Xin; the fore part of the leg, between the ankle 

and knee. 
Shingles, Xin-glz; herpes, or tetter, a skin disease, in 

which the vesicles spread across or around the waist. 
(Shoulder, XJjl-der: the humerus; the arm from the 

shoulder-joint to the elbow. 
Shoulder-Blade, — Bifid: the scapula, a broad flat 

bone, extending from the shoulder joint to the vertebra?. 
Shower-Bath, 2"s-er Bqf: the application of water to 

the whole body, by falling some distance from a 

sprinkler. 
Sialadenitis, Sj-al-a-den-i-tis: inflammation of a sal- 
ivary gland. 
Sialagogue, Sj-al-a-gog; a medicine that increases the 

flow of saliva. 
Sialine, Si-a-lin: relating to saliva. 
Sialoid. Sj-a-ldd; resembling saliva. 
Sialonens, Sj-a-lon-kus: a tumor under the tongue, 

caused by an interrupted flow of saliva. [ ing^. 

Siccant. Sik-ant: drying: possessing the quality of dry- 
Sigmoid Flexure, Hig-merd Fleks-iir; a portion of the 

colon in shape something like the Greek letter sigma. 
Sigmoid Valves, — Yalvz; the semi-lunar valves of the 

aorta and pulmonary artery. 
Silk-Weed. (Common.) Silk-wid; AscJepias Comuti, 

a native plant with a milky juice. 
SilphiumL.aciniatum. Sil-fi-um La-sin-i-a-tum: rosin- 
weed or compass plant, a native resinous plant, used as 

a stimulant. 
Silver, Sil-ver: Argent nm, a metallic element, white, 

malleable, and soluble in nitric acid. 
Silver, Fused Nitrate; lunar caustic, made by fusing 

nitrate of silver and pouring into molds. 



234 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Simaba Cedron, Siin-a-ba St>-dron; a tree of Central 
America. See Cedron Seed. 

Siinaruba Excelsa, Sim-a-rui-ba Ek-sel-sa; a tree of 
the West Indies, the wood of which is the well known 
tonic Quassia. 

Simple Cerate, Sim-pl S£-,rat; a mild dressing for 
wounds, made of two parts of lard and one of white 
wax. 

Simple Syrup, Sim-pl Sir-up; a saturated solution of 
white sugar in water. 

Sinapis Nigra, Si-nd-pis Nf-gra; black mustard, a 
common European plant, naturalized in many parts of 
the United States: a synonym for Brassica nigra. 

Sinapism, Sin-a-pizm; a rubefacient poultice made of 
mustard, ground linseed, and vinegar. 

Sinciput, Sin-si-put; the fore part of the head. 

Sinew, Sin-ii,; a tendinous cord, that connects muscle 
with bone. 

Singultus, Sin-giil-tus; hiccup, a convulsive action of 
the diaphragm. [membrane. 

Sinus, Sj-nus; along depression or cavity, in a bone or 

Sinus Pocularis, — Pok-iT,-l&-ris; a depression in the 
male urethra, which leads into the prostatic vessel. 

Sinus Urogenitalis, — Yui-ro-jen-i-ta-lis ; a sinus 
existing in the embryo, in connection with the genera- 
tive apparatus. 

Sinus Venosus, — Tt-no-sus: applied to the main por- 
tion of the auricles of the heart, to distinguish them 
from the auricular appendages. 

Siplionia, Sj-f6-ni-a; a tropical genus of trees, the 
source of most of the commercial caoutchouc. 

Siriasis, Sir-|-a-sis; synonymous with sunstroke. 

Skeleton, Skel-B-ton; the bones of an animal; it is 
termed natural when the bones are connected by their 
own ligaments; artificial, when held together by wires. 

Skin, Skin; the covering of animal organization, com- 
posed of three membranes, viz: the outside cuticle or 
epidermis, the rete mucosum, and the cutis vera, the in- 
nermost or true skin. 

Skin Bound, — Bund ; a hardening of the tissue in 
infancy, that causes the skin to seem too tight for the 
body. 



POCKET LEXICON. 235 

Skull. Skul; the cranium, or bones of the top of the head. 

Slavering, Slav-er-iij: drivelling: involuntary flow of 
saliva. 

Sleeplessness, Sltp-les-nes ; insomnia: inability to 
sleep. 

Slippery-Elm, Slip-er-i-Elm; Hums ftilva, the inner 
bark of which is extensively used as a demulcent. 

Slough. Sluf; any decayed part of the body separating 
from the rest, and dropping off. 

Small-Pox, Smel-Poks: variola, a contagious fever. 

Smart- AYeed, Sinqrt-W td ; Polygonum Hydropiper; 
water pepper. 

Smegma. Smeg-ma: soap, or grease: also applied to the 
secretion from the sebaceous follicles of the skin and 
prepuce. 

Smilacina Kaceniosa, Smi-la-si-na Ra-st-mo-sa; false 
Solomon's Seal, a native plant, the root of which is 
sometimes used as a tonic. 

Smilax Officinalis. Smi-iaks Of-is-i-nd-lis; a woody 
vine of South America, which yields sarsaparilla root. 

Snakeroot, Black, Snelk-rmt: Cimieifuga racentosa; 
S. Button. Liatris spicata; S. Canada, Asarum Cana- 
densis; S. Seneke, Pol. again Senega; S. Yirgiuia — , 
ArUtolochia Serpentaria; all of which see. 

Sneezing, Sniz-in; a convulsive effort of the respiratory 
muscles, resulting from irritation of the nasal mem- 
brane. 

Sneezewort, Sniz-wurt; FTeleiiittm atttumnale, the dried 
flowers of which are used as an errhine. 

Soap. Sop: the officinal soap is made of olive oil and 
soda: it is used in liniments and laxative pills. 

Soap-Liniment, (Camphorated,) — Lin-i-ment: liq- 
uid opodeldoc. 

Soapwort. >op-wurt. _ See Saponaria officinalis. 

Socotrine Aloes. S6k-o-trin Al'oz: aloes yielded by the 
Aloe Socotrtna; it is the best variety of aloes. 

Soda, So-da; bicarbonate of sodium, or baking soda, is 
generally known as simply soda. 

Soda Caustic, — Kes-tik; hydrate of sodium. 

Sodium, So-di-um: an elemental (^metallic ) substance, 
the base of the salts of sodium. 



236 MEDICAL STUDEXT'S 

Softening of the Brain; a degeneration of the sub- 
stance of the brain, sometimes to a soft fatty consis- 
tency, and sometimes to a semi-liquid condition, the 
causes of which are but little known. [the mouth. 

Soft Palate, Soft Pal-et; the back part of the roof of 

Solanum Dulcamara, So-la-nuin Dul-ka-ma-ra; bit- 
tersweet, used as an alterative. 

Solar Plexus, So-lar Pleks-us; nervous ganglia sur- 
rounding the semi-lunar ganglia of the abdomen. 

Soleus, So-lt-us: a muscle that extends from the knee 
to the ankle, and moves the foot. 

Solid ago Odora Sol-i-da-go Q-do-ra; golden-rod, a 
native plant, stimulant and carminative. 

Solidists, Sol-icl-ists; those who accept the theory that 
all diseases are the result of morbid changes in the 
solid parts of the animal organization. 

Solitary Glands; Bruner's Glands, mucous follicles in 
the membrane of the intestines. 

Solomon's Seal, S61-o-mon'z St>l; Polygonatum gif/an- 
teum, a common native plant. [mosa. 

Solomon's Seal, False, — — Fels; Smilacina race- 

Soluble Glass, S61-v|-bl Glas ; solution silicate of 
sodium. 

Solution, So-lvj-Jon; the dissolving of a solid substance 
in a liquid, so that it becomes invisible. 

Solution Acetate of Ammonium, — As't-tat ovA-mo- 
ni-um: spirits of Mindererus. 

Solution Chlorinated Soda, — Klo-ri-nat-ed Sca-da; 
Labarraque's disinfecting solution. 

Solution Citrate 3Iagnesium, — Sj-trat Mag-ni-^i- 
uin: a mild cathartic solution, containing also free car- 
bonic acid. 

Solution Perfehloride of Iron, — Pgr-kl6-rjd ov 
tf'urn; solution ferric chloride, used for making tinc- 
ture chloride of iron, and known as solution of muriate 
of iron. 

Solution Suhacetate of Lead, — Sub-as-t-tat ov Led; 
Goulard's Extract, made by boiling litharge with ace- 
tate of lead and water. 

Solution Suhsulphate of Iron, — Sub-sul-fat ov 
$'urn; 3Jonsel's Solution, used as a styptic. 



POCKET LEXICON. 237 

Solution of Continuity; the breaking of connection, 
or separation of parts, as by a cut or blow. 

Solvent, Sol-vent; any liquid, or other agent, capable of 
dissolving a substance. 

Somatology, So-ma-tol-Q-ji; anatomy; the science of 
the human body. 

Somnambulism, Som-nam-bi^-lizm, sleep-walking, dur- 
ing which the body seems to respond to the dreams of 
the mind. 

Somnifera, Som-nif-er-a; agents that have the power 
of causing sleep. 

Somnolent, Som-no-lent; disposed to sleep. 

Somnolisni, Som-no-lizm; a kind of sleep caused by 
animal magnetism. [ears. 

Sonitus, S6n-i-tus; a buzzing or humming sound in the 

Sophistication, Sof-is-ti-kd-Jon; the adulteration of 
food or medicine. 

Sopiens, So-pi-ens; that which induces sleep. 

Sopor, S6-por; deep, heavy sleep. 

Soporific, So-por-if-ik; causing deep sleep. 

Sorcles, Ser-dt>z; matter cast out of ulcers, or that col- 
lects on the teeth during some fevers. 

Sore Throat, Sor Rrot. See Cynanche, 

Sorrel, Sor-el: Rnmex Acetosella. See Sheep Sorrel. 

Sound, S-snd; an instrument with which to search the 
bladder for calculus. 

Southernwood, Siid-ern-wiad; Artemisia Abrotanum, 
a fragrant herb. 

Spanish Flies, Span-iJ Fljz; cantharides, a European 
beetle that is used to produce blisters. 

Spanish Needles. See Bidens bipinnata. 

Spanaemia, Spa-ni-mi-a; poverty of the blood. 

Spasm, Spazm; an involuntary contraction of the mus- 
cles, as in cramp, lockjaw, etc. 

Spasmodes, Spas-m6-dtz: affected with spasms. 

Spasmus Caninus, Spas-mus Ka-nj-nus; a convulsive 
laugh in tetanus. [from. 

Spastic, Spas-tik; applied to muscles that draw to or 

Spatula, Spat-i^-la; a knife for mixing medicines. 

Spearmint, Spir-mint, Mentha viridis, an aromatic 
labiate plant. 



238 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Specific, Spt-sif-ik; applied to medicines prepared for 
any special form of disease. 

Specific Gravity, — Grav-i-ti; the weight of a sub- 
stance compared with water as unity, or the compar- 
ative weight of equal bulks or volumes at sixty de- 
grees ( 60° F.) 

Spectrum, Spek-trum; a figure, real or imaginary. 

Speculum, Spek-iT,-lum; an instrument for expanding 
natural openings, so as to facilitate their examination. 

Sperm, Sperm; the seminal fluid of animals. 

Sperm-Cell, — Sel; small cellular bodies found in 
sperm. 

Spermatic, Spsr-mat-ik; appertaining to semen or seed. 

Spermatic Canal, — Ka-nal; an opening in the ab- 
dominal parietes through which the spermatic cord 
passes. 

Spermatocele, Sper-mat-ft-stl; a swelling of the testi- 
cles, from morbific causes. 

Spermatorrhoea, Sper-mat-Q-ri-a; gonorrhoea; the in- 
voluntary emission of semen, resulting from prostra- 
tion of the generative system. 

Spermatochesis, Sper-mat-o-k^-sis ; suppression or 
retention of the seminal secretion. 

Spermatozoa, Spsr-mat-o-ZQ-a; (or Spermatozoon;) 
various minute bodies, discoverable by the microscope, 
in the semen, supposed to constitute its fecundating 
power. 

Sphacelation, Sfas-t-ld-Jon; complete mortification. 

Sphacelismus, Sfas-ij-lis-inus; phrenitis; inflammation 
of the brain. 

Sphenoid Bone, Sfb-nerd Bon: a wedge-shaped bone 
at the base of the skull. 

Sphenopalatine, SfB-no-pal-a-tin : relating to the 
sphenoid and palatine bones; applied to an artery, for- 
amen, and ganglia of nerves. 

Sphenostaphylinus, SfB-no-staf-i-lj-nus; levator mus- 
cles of the soft palate. 

Sphincter, Sfink-ter; applied to muscles that surround 
natural openings, and close by contraction. 

Sphincter Ani, — -B'nj; (Extemus and Interims,) mus- 
cles that close the anus. 



POCKET LEXICON. 239 

Sphincter Oris, Sfiijk-ter O'ris; a muscle that closes 
the mouth. 

Sphygmodes, Sfig-mo-dtz; throbbing: having pulse. 

Sphygiuometer. Sfig-inom-t-ter: an instrument for as- 
certaining the rapidity of the pulse. 

Spice Bush. SpisBnJ; bindera Benzoin, a native shrub. 

Spigelia ZMarilandica. Spi-jt-li-a Ma-ri-lan-di-ka: a 
southern plant, the root of which (pink root, ) is an ex- 
cellent anthelmintic. [or barley. 

Spika. Spj-ka; a bandage shaped like a spike of wheat 

Spicula, Spik-ti-la: a splinter of bone. 

Spiloma. Spi-16-ina; a stain: the mother's mark. 

Spina Yentosa. Spj-na Yen-to- sa: a disease of the 
bones, in which the texture expands with matter formed 
within, and the whole becomes spongy. 

Spinal. Spi-nal; appertaining to the spine. 

Spinal Cord. — Kerd. Same as Spinal Marrow. 

Spinal Column, — Kol-um. See Vertebral Column. 

Spinal Marvow, — Mar-o; the spinal cord, or medul- 
lary substance in the vertebral column. 

Spinal Meningitis, — 3Ien-in-ji-tis; inflammation of 
the membrane of the spinal cord. 

Spinal Nerves, — Xervz; a system of nerves that are a 
prolongation of the medulla spinalis. 

Spinalis Dor-si. Spi-n^-lis Der-sj; short, flat, fleshy 
fibers, located on either side of the interspinal liga- 
ment. 

Spine. Spin; the vertebral column, or back-bone. 

Spintherismus. Spin-ter-is-mus: scintillation; the ap- 
parant dropping of sparks from the eyes. 

Spiracula, Spir-ak-in-la; "breathing holes;" respirato- 
ry pores of the skin. 

Spiraea Tonientosa. Spj-rt-a To-men-to-sa: hardhack, 
a native shrub, the root of which is used as an astrin- 
gent. 

Spirit, Spir-it: any distilled or alcoholic liquor. 

Spirit of Nitrous Ether; solution of nitrous ether in 
alcohol. 

Spirit Proof, — Pruif: of B. P. is made by mixing five 
pints of rectified spirit with three pints of distilled 
water: corresponding nearly with diluted alcohol of 
the U. S. P. 



240 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Spirit Rectified, Spir-it Rek-ti-f jcl; alcohol of Sp. gr t 
0.838, containing sixteen per cent, of water, corres- 
ponding nearly with alcohol of the U. S. P. Sp. gr. 0.835* 

Spirit of Wine, — Wjn; an old name for alcohol. 

Spiritus, Spir-it-us; the soul, or spirit; also, the offici- 
nal name for spirits. 

Spirometer, Spir-6ui-i> ter; an instrument for ascer- 
taining the amount of air breathed into or from the 
lungs at one time. 

Spitting: Blood, Spit-irj Blud. See Hcemoptysis. 

Splanchnic, Splarjk-nik; pertaining to the viscera, and 
applied to cavities of the cranium, chest and abdomen; 
also to nerves of the stomach. 

Splanchnology, Splank-nol-o-ji; the science which 
treats of the nature of the viscera. 

Spleen, Spltn; a viscus body in the left hypochondrium, 
supposed to have something to do in the development of 
blood. 

Splenalgia, Splt-nal-ji-a; pain in the spleen. 

Splenetic, Splt-net-ik; pertaining to, or affected by 
disease of the spleen; fretful. 

Splenious, Spli-ni-us; resembling the spleen. 

Splenitis, Splt-nj-tis; inflammation of the spleen. 

Splenius, SpH-ni-us; a muscle located in the back of 
the neck, that divides into the sjjlenius capitis and the 
splenius colli; they rotate the head. 

Splenization, Splen-i-zd-Jon; descriptive of the lungs 
in the first stage of pneumonia, when their tissue resem- 
bles the spleen. 

Splenolisenaia, Splen-o-hi-mi-a; congestion of the 
spleen. 

Splint, Splint; a thin strip of wood, pasteboard, or tin, 
for use in holding fractured bones in position. 

Splint-Bone, Splint-Bon; the fibula. 

Spondylitis, Spon-di-l|-tis; inflammation of any part 
of the vertebrae. 

Spondylus, Spon-di-lus; a vertebra; also the vortex. 

Spong-e, Spunj; a porous substance, of animal origin, 
used in surgery; also by Homceopathists, as a medicine. 

Spong-iose, Spiin-ji-os; spongy; porous, like sponge, [ic. 

Sporadic, Spo-rad-ik; limited to a locality; not epidem- 



POCKET LEXICON. 241 

Sprain, Spran: (originally strain:) a sudden twist of a 
joint, causing laceration of ligaments without disloca- 
tion. 

Spumescent, Spi|-mes-ent: frothy, foam-like. 

Spurge, Spurj; a name applied to several plants of the 
genus Euphorbia. 

Spurred Rye, Spurd Ri; common name for ergot. 

Sputum, Sprj-tum; saliva: also phlegm. [scales off. 

Squama, Skwa-ma; skin diseases in which the cuticle 

Sqiiamate, Skwa-inat: having, or resembling scales. 

Squamous Suture, Skwa-inus Si|-tiir : that which 
unites the squamous part of the temporal bone to the 
parietal. 

Squamula, Skwam-ii-la: a small scale from the skin. 

Squill, Skwil; SciUa maritima, a bulbous plant that 
grows in the Mediterranean countries, the dried roots 
of which are used in cough-syrups. 

Squinting-, Skwint-iij. See Stralis?nuf?. 

Squirting Cucumber, Skwert-irj Ki\-kum-ber; Jfomor- 
dica Elaterittm, the source of elaterium. 

Stadium, Sta-di-um; a stage, or period, applied to the 
course of a disease. 

Staff, Staf; a grooved steel instrument for entering the 
urethra and guiding the knife in lithotomy. 

Stalactic, Sta-lak-tik: oozing, or dripping out. 

Stamen, Sta-men: the male organ of flowers. 

Stamina. Stam-i-na; strength; vigor of constitution. 

Stammering, Stam-er-iij ; broken and halting artic- 
ulation. 

Stapedius, Sta-pt-di-us: a muscle of the ear. 

Stapes, Sta-ptz: one of the bones of the internal ear. 

Stapliisagria, Staf-i-sa-gri-a. See Stavesacre. 

Stapliyle, Staf-i-lt: the uvula. 

Staphylitis, Staf-i-1 i-tis: inflammation of the uvula. 

Staphyloma, Staf-i-16-ma: a dropsical disease of the 
cornea of the eye. uvula. 

Staphylotomy, Staf-i-16t-o-mi: excision of part of the 

Star-Anise, Stqr-An'is; the fruit of Illicium Anis- 
atum, used as an aromatic. 

Starch, Stqrq: amylum, a white vegetable substance, 
found in many plants. 



242 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Star Grass, Stqr Gras; Aletris farinosa, a native plant, 
the root of which is used as a tonic. 

Statice Limonium, Stat-i-sb Li-mw-ni-um; marsh 
rosemary, a plant found in salt marshes, the root of 
which is astringent. 

Stavesacre, Stdvz-ak-er; the seed of the Delphinium 
Staphinagria, used as a stimulant to the urinary organs. 

Steatocele, Stb-at-o-sbl; a sebaceous enlargement of the 
scrotum. 

Steatodes, Stb-a-td)-dbz; sebaceous; full of fat. [stance. 

Steatoma, Stb-a-t6-ma; a tumor filled with a fatty sub- 

Stegnosis, Steg-rua-sis; constriction of the pores; also 
stoppage of the evacuations. 

Steno's Duct, Sti-no'z Dukt; the parotid duct. 

Stenosis, Stb-n6-sis. Same as Stegnosis. 

Stercoraceous, Ster-kio-rd-Jus; vomiting when fecal 
matter is thrown up; the peristaltic or inverse action 
of the intestines. 

Sterelmintlia, Ster-el-min-Da: intestinal worms, termed 
solid because they have no abdominal cavity. 

Sterility, Ster-il-i-ti; inability to procreate offspring. 

Stermalgia, Ster-mal-ji-a; pain in the sternum. 

Sterno-Cleido-Mastoideus, Ster-no-Klj-do-Mas-to-j- 
db-us; a muscle in the anterior part of the neck, ex- 
tending to the upper part of the sternum; it carries 
the head forward, and inclines it to one side. 

Sterno-Hyoideus, — Hj-o-j-db-us; a muscle arising 
from the hyoid bone, and extending to the posterior 
surface of the sternum. 

Sterno-Tliyroideus, — Rj-ro-j-db-us; a muscle extend- 
ing from the outer surface of the thyroid cartilage to 
the second rib. 

Sternum, Ster-num; the os pectoris, or breast-bone. 

Sternutation, Ster-nu^td-Jon; frequent sneezing. 

Stertor, Ster-tor; loud and harsh respiration; snoring in 
natural sleep. | lungs. 

Stethaemia, !Stet-b-mi-a: a conjestion of blood in the 

Stetliometer, Stei-6m-b-ter; an instrument for ascer- 
taining the condition of the action of the heart during 
disease. 

Sthenic, Sten-ik; having strength, vigor, activity. 






POCKET LEXICON. 243 

Stigma, Stig-ma; a speck on the skin; a mark. 

Still-BOrn, tStil-Born: born lifeless. 

Stillicidium, Stil-i-sid-i-uin; a flowing, drop by drop, 
as urine in stricture. 

Stillingia Sylvatica, Stil-in-ji-a Sil-vat-i-ka: queen's 
root, a native southern plant, the root of which is an 
alterative. 

Stimulant, Stini-Ti,-lant; a medicine capable of increas- 
ing the organic activity of the animal functions. 

Stimulus, Stim-ii-lus; "a whip,"' a stimulant. 

Stitcli, Stic,: a sharp pain, like that caused by a needle. 

Stomach, Stiini-ak; a membranous sac, one of the prin- 
cipal organs of digestion. 

Stomach-Ache, — £k; colic: cardialgia. 

Stomach Pump, — Pump; a kind of syringe for ex- 
tracting the contents of the stomach in case of poison, 
or of conveying fluids thereto. 

Stomachic, Stco-mak-ik, relating to the stomach. 

Stomatic, bto-mat-ik applied to medicines for the 
mouth. 

Stomatitis, Sto-ma-ti-tis: inflammation of the mouth. 

Stone, Ston; calculus, a stone-like concretion, found in 
the bladder, kidney, etc. 

Stone-Crop, (Virginia,) — Krop; Penthorum scdoides. 

Stone-Root, — Ruit; the root of Oolliusonia Canaden- 
sis, which is a native labiate plant. 

Stool, Stuil; evacuation; the fseces discharged. 

Storax, Sto-raks: an aromatic balsam obtained from the 
inner bark of Liquidambar orientate, used as an expec- 
torant, [one or both eyes. 

Strabismus, Stra-bis-mus: squinting: a distortion of 

Strabotomy, Stra-bot-o-mi; a surgical operation for 
the cure of strabismus. 

Stramonium, Stra-m6-ni-um; Datura Stramonium, a 
very common weed. 

Strangulated, Strarj-gTi.-la-ted; choked; applied to 
hernia that cannot be reduced. 

Strangury, Straij-gi|-ri; difficulty in passing urine. 

Stremma, Strem-a: a sprain, or luxation. 

Stria. Stq-a: a line, or mark under the skin, that ap- 
pears in some fever. 



244 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Striated, Stq-at-ed; marked with long lines. 
Stricture, Strik-tuj:; the contraction of a canal, duct, 

or intestine. 
Stridor Dentium, Strj-dor Den-Ji-um; gritting or gra- 
ting of the teeth, in gastric affections. [body. 
Stroma, Str6-ma; the base or bed of any organ of the 
Stronger Alcohol, Stron-ger Al'ko-hol; Alcohol For- 
tius U. S. P.; specific gravity 0.817. 
Stronger Ether, — L'ter; ether purified by distillation 

from chloride of calcium. [human kidneys. 

Strong-ylus, Stron-ji-lus; a worm rarely found in the 
Strophulus, Strof-ii-lusj an eruption of different kinds 

peculiar to infants. 
Struma, Strih-ma; scrofula; follicular bronchocele. 
Strumous, Strui-mus; of a scrofulous nature. 
Strychnia, or Strychnine, Strik-ni-a, or Strik-nin; 

an organic base, derived from nux vomica, very pois- 
onous. 
Strychnia Solution, — So-lv^-Jon; officinal in B. P., 

in which two fluid drachms contain one grain of 

strychnia. 
Strychnos Ig-natia, Strik-nos Ig-nd-Ji-a; a tree of the 

Phillipine Islands, the source of Ignatia beans. 
Strychnos Nux Vomica, — Nuks V6m-i-ka; a tree of 

the East Indies, the seeds of which are the well known 

poisonous nux vomica. 
Stupor, !Stvj-por; drowsiness; loss of sensibility. 
Sty, or Stye, Stj; a kind of tumor on the eyelids. 
Stylo-Glossus, Stj-lo-Glos-us; a muscle extending from 

the styloid process to the root of the tongue, which it 

raises. 
Sytlo-Hyoideus, — Hj-o-j-dti-us; a muscle in the side 

of the neck, connected with the styloid process and the 

os hyoides. 
Stylo-Mastoid, — Mas-terd; applied to the foramen 

through which passes the portis dura of the seventh 

pair of nerves. 
Stylo-Pharyngeous; — Far-in-ji-us; a muscle of the 

neck, connected with the pharynx, which it raises. 
Stymatosis, Stj-ma-t6-sis; violent erection of the penis, 

with sanguineous discharge. 



POCKET LEXICON. 245 

Styptic. Stip-tik: an agent having the power to check 
or stop bleeding. 

Styrax Benzoin. Sti-raks Ben-zc3-in: a tree of the East 
Indies that yields the fragrant benzoin resin. 

Sub.: a prefix meaning •'under;" thus: subchloride of 
mercury is the lower chloride, or calomel. 

Subclavian. Sub-kid- vi-an; applied to an artery, mus- 
cles, vessels, etc., situated under the clavicle. "skin. 

Subcutaneous, Sub-kii-tti-in-us: located beneath the 

Sublimated. Snb-li-ma-ted; vaporized by heat, and con- 
densed: as sublimated or sublimed sulphur, etc. 

Sublimis. Sub-h.-mis: applied to muscles situated more 
superficially than others of the same locality, as the 
flexor digttorum communis muscle. 

Subluxation. Sub-luks-a-Jon; partial dislocation. 

Submaxillary. Sub-inaks-il-u-ri: applied to a gland un- 
der the lower jaw. 

Suborbital*. Sub-er-bit-ar: applied to an artery, canal, 
fissure, and nerves, located beneath the orbitar cavity of 
the eye. 

Subplacenta. Sub-pla-sen-tu: the decid v.n ry rera.orthat 
part of the placenta that lines the uterus. 

Subscapular. Sub-skap-q-lar; applied to the fossa, mus- 
cles, and nerves, situated mainly beneath the shoul- 
der blade. 

Substantia Xigra. Sub-stan-Ji-a Xi-gra: a dark col- 
ored matter found in the peduncles of the brain. 

Subsultus, Sub-siil-tus: twitching, as the spasmodic 
contraction of the tendons. 

Succedaneum. Suk-st-dti-ni-um: a substitute, as one 
medicine for another. [amber. 

Succinic Acid, Suk-sin-ik As'id: an acid obtained from 

Succus. Siik-us: the juice of plants: also applied to cer- 
tain animal fluids. 

Succussiou. Su-kriJ-on: sudden agitation of the body, 
in examining the chest for the presence of a liquid in 
the thorax. 

Sudamen. Sq-da-men: military eruption, attending dis- 
eases in which there is much sweating. 

Sudation. Bq-da-Jon; perspiration; much sweating. 

Sudorific, M^-do-rif-ik; producing sweat. 



246 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Suffocation, Suf-o-ka-Jon; suspended respiration, 
caused by smothering or the inhalation of noxious gas. 

Suffusion, Su-fi|-3on; the diffusion of blood or some 
humor under the skin. 

Sugar, Xtag-ar; a sweet substance obtained from cane 
and other plants, composed of carbon, oxygen, and 
hydrogen. [tate of lead. 

Sugar of Lead, — ov Led;^ the common name for ace- 
Sugar of Milk; the sweet principle of milk. 

Sugg-illation, Suj-i-la-Jon; ecchymosis; livid spots on 
dead bodies, caused by decay. [other organs. 

Sulcus, Siil-kus; a groove or furrow in the bones and 

Sulphates, Sul-fats; salts of sulphuric acid. 

Sulphides or Sulpliurets, Sul-fjdz or Sul-fu^-rets; the 
union of sulphur and another element. 

Sulphites, Siil-fjts; salts of sulphurous acid. 

Sulphocarbolic Acid, Sul-fo-kqr-bol-ik As'id; an acid 
made by heating sulphuric acid and carbolic acid. 

Sulphur, Siil-fur; an element, of volcanic origin and in- 
flammable, hence commonly called brimstone; used ex- 
tensively in the arts and in medicine, and the origin of 
all sulphur compounds. 

Sulphuric Acid, Sul-fi|-rik As'id; the higher acid H 2 
SO 4 , made from sulphurous acid gas, steam and nitric 
acid vapor. 

Sulphurous Acid, Siil-fur-us As'id: the product of the 
combustion of sulphur in the atmosphere dissolved in 
water, IPSO*. 

Sumach, Siii-inak; Rhus glabra, a native shrub, with 
bright scarlet berries, which are refrigerant. 

Sumbul, Siim-bul; musk-root, a nervous stimulant ob- 
tained from an unknown plant of Russia. 

Summer Complaint, Siim-er Koni-plant; diarrhoea, 
or cholera infantum. 

Summer Savory, — Sa-vo-ri; Satureja hortensis, a 
garden plant, used as a stimulant. 

Sunflower Seed, Siin-flu-er Si>d; the seed of Helianthus 
annuus; used as an expectorant and diuretic. 

Sun-Stroke, Sun-Strok. See Coup de Soleil. 

Superfetation, Si^-per-fB-ta-jon; a second impregnation 
of a female before maturity and delivery of the first. 






POCKET LEXICON. 247 

Superior Arch, Si\-pi-ri-or Hrc,. See Vertebral Arch. 
Superior Auris, — 9'ris; a muscle of the ear that lifts 

ii upwards. [the palm upwards. 

Supinator, Si|-pi-na-tor: a muscle of the hand that turns 
Suppositories, Su-poz-i-to-riz; medicated concrete oils, 

used for introducing medicines into the rectum or 

vagina. 
Suppuration, Sup-r|-rd-Jon; the formation of matter 

under the skin, or within an organ. 
Suppuratives. Siip-i]-ra-tivz: medicines that cause 

local inflammation and suppuration. 
Supra-, Si|-pm-: a prefix meaning above, as suprascap- 
ular above the shoulder. 
Supraeostales, Sii.-pra-kos-ta-itz: applied to the leva- 
tores co&tarum muscles, that lie upon the ribs. 
Surdity, Sur-di-ti; difficulty of hearing. 
Surgery, Srir-jer-i; the art or treating disease by manual 

operations, and with instruments. 
Suspensorium Hepatis, Sus-pen-s6-ri-uni Hep-a-tis; 

the ligament which suspends the liver. 
Suspensorius Testis, — Tes-tis; the cremaster muscle 

that supports the testicle. 
Suspirium, Sus-pir-i-um: a short, but deep andaudible 

breathing; a kind of sighing. 
Sutura, Si\-tt|-ra: a suture, something like a seam. See 

Coronal, Sagittal, and Squamous Sutures. 
Suture, Sfp-tiir; a seam, as in the junction of bones; also, 

in surgery, the joining of the lips of a wound by needle 

and thread. 
Swamp Dogwood, Swomp Dog-wiad; Corn us sericea. 
Sweet Fern, SwTt Fsrn : Comptonia Asplenifolia, a 

native plant, bat not a fern. 
Sweet Flag, — Flag. See Acorus Calamus. 
Sweet 3Iarjorain, — Mqr-jo-ram; Origanum 3fajorana, 

a garden plant. 
Sweet Spirit of Nitre, Swit Spir-it ov Nj-ter; nitrous 

ether, dissolved in alcohol. 
Swine-Pox, Swjn-Poks; varicella, in which the vesicles 

are generally pointed, and the fluid they contain clear. 
Swooning, Swuin-irj; syncope, or suspension of con- 
sciousness. 



248 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Syalenditis. See Sialenditis. 

Sycoma, Sj-kd)-ma; a kind of wart, like a fig. 

Sycosis, Sj-k6-sis; an eruptive disease, on hairy portions 
of the face and scalp. 

Sydenham's Laudanum, Sj-den-ham'z Le-da-num; an 
old preparation, nearly identical with officinal wine of 
opium. 

Symblepharon, Sim-blef-a-ron; a diseased adhesion of 
the eyelid to the globe of the eye. 

Symbol. See Chemical Symbol. 

Sympathetic, Sim-pa-tet-ik; similar to, or associated 
in function and action. 

Sympathetic Nerve, — Nsrv; also called the Great 
Sympathetic, and the Splanchnic Nerve; the organic 
nervous system, consisting of a series of ganglia, ex- 
tending along the spine, and communicating with the 
thirty pairs of spinal nerves, etc. 

Symphoresis, Sim-fo-ri-sis. Same as Congestion. 

Symphysis, Sim-fi-sis; the natural joining of bones, by 
cartilages, etc. 

Symphysotomy, Sim-fi-sot-o-mi; the operation of en- 
larging the diameter of the pelvis, to facilitate partu- 
rition. 

Symphytum Officinale, Sim-fi-tum Of-is-i-nd-lB ; 
comfrey, a well known domestic remedy for coughs. 

Symplocarpus Foetidus, Sim-plo-kqr-pus Fet-i-dus; 
skunk cabbage, a native marsh plant, the root of which 
is used as an antispasmodic. (This plant is described 
as let odes foetidus and also as Dracontium fcetidwn. 

Symptom, Sim-tom; a sign or indication of the char- 
acter of a disease. 

Symptomatic, Sim-tom-at-ik; relating to symptoms; 
defining a disease that is only a symptom of another. 

Syn-, Sin-; a prefix meaning with, or union with. 

Synarthosis, Sin-qr-tr6-sis: a joint that does not ad- 
mit of perceptible movement. 

Synchondrosis, Sin-kon-dro-sis; a junction of bones 
united by intervening cartilages. 

Synchondrotomy, Sin-kon-drot-o-mi; the operation 
of separating the union of bones, as the ossa pubis, in 
child-birth. 



POCKET LEXICON. 249 

Synchronous, Sin-kro-nus; occurring at the same, or in 
corresponding time. [the eye. 

Syncliysis. Sin-ki-sis; the mingling of the humors of 

Syndroms, Sin-kha-nus; applied to diseases in which 
there is a tremulous action of the muscles. [sy. 

Synclonus Bolismus, — Bo-lis-mus: the shaking pal- 
Syncope, Sin-ko-pt: fainting, or swooning, in which 
there is a partial suspension of respiration and of the 
heart's action. 

Syudesinitis, Sin-des-mi-tis; inflammation of the ar- 
ticular ligaments. 

Syndesmosis, Sin-des-m6-sis: the joining of bones by 
means of ligaments. 

Syndesmus. Sin-des-mns; a ligament or bandage. 

Synechia, Sin-t-ki-a: an adhesion of the iris to the cor- 
nea, or to the crystalline lens. 

Synergy, Sin-er-ji: the united action of different organs 
in the production of the same result, as in digestion. 

Synezesis, Sin-b-zi-sis; the contraction, or entire clos- 
ing of the pupil of the eye. 

Syiieurosis. Sin-ii-r^-sis; the joining of bones by inter- 
mediate membranes. 

Synoeha, Sin-o-ka: an inflammatory fever. [joints. 

Synosteotomy, Sin-os-tt-61-co-ji: the philosophy of the 

Synosteosis. Sin-os-tt-6-sis; the organic union of bones 
by osseous deposits. [joints. 

Synosteotomy, Sin-os-tt-ot-o-mi; dissection of the 

Synovia. Sin-6-vi-a: an oily secretion that lubricates 
the joints. 

Syntenosis, Sin-ten-cS-sis: a joint in which the bones 
are held together by tendons. 

Synthesis, Sin-tt-sis: in surgery, the reuniting of parts. 

Syphilelcos, Sif-i-lel-kos; chancre, a syphilitic ulcer. 

Sypliilides, Sif-il-i-dtz; skin eruptions arising from 
syphilis. 

Syphilis. Sif-i-lis: the venereal disease; pox. 

Syphiloid. Sif-i-lerd; resembling syphilis. 

Sypliilolepis, Sif-i-161-t-pis: a syphilitic scale, or scaly 
eruption. 

Syringe, Sir-inj: an instrument for injecting water, or 
medicated liquids into any opening or cavity. 



250 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Syring-otomy, Sir-in-got-o-mi; the operation of cut- 
ting open a fistula. 

Syrups, Medicated, Sir-ups, Med-i-ka-ted; solution of 
medicinal substances with water and sugar. 

Syrupus, Sir-up-us; officinal name for syrup, or sirup. 

Syspacia, Sis-pd-si-a; a convulsion or spasm. 

Systatica, Sis-tat-i-ka; diseases which simultaneously 
affect the powers of sensation. 

Systemic Circulation, Sis-tem-ik Rsr-km-la-Jon: the 
general circulation, in contradistinction to the pulmon- 
ary circulation. 

Systole, Sis-to-lb : the contraction of the heart, pre- 
ceding its dilatation, {diastole,) in causing the circula- 
tion of the blood. 



T 



T-Bandage; a bandage made in the form of a letter T, 

for applying dressings to the groins, perinaeum, etc. 
Tabes, Ta-btz; wasting, or consumption of the body; 

applied also to parts of the body. 
Tabes Scrofulosa, — Skrof-iT,-lco-sa; a disease of the 

mesenteric glands. 
Tabula Vitrea, Tab-iT,-la Yit-rB-a; the internal plate 

of the back of the cranium. 
Tag: Alder, Tag Alder; Abuts serrulntn, the bark of 

which is used as an alterative. 
Taenia, Ti-ni-a; the tape -we rm; long, flat, and jointed. 
Taenia Hippocampi, — Hip o-kam-pj; a white band at 

the angles of the lateral ventricles of the brain. 
Taenia Lata, — Lci-ta; a tape-worm that sometimes 

grows to the enormous length of sixty yards. 
Taenia Solium, — S6-li-um; similar to the last named. 
Taliacotian, Tal-i-a-ko-Jan; the construction of anew 

external nose, by turning down a flap of the skin, from 

tho forehead, or other part of the face. 



POCKET LEXICON. 251 

Talipes. Tal-i-pTz: the deformity called club-foe . 
Talpa. T : applied to a tumor on the 

head, supposed to burr 
Tamarind*. Jam-a-rindz; the agreeably tart fruit of 

■iirindti* Indi' a refrigerant. 

Tampon. Tam-pon. or Toin-pon; a plug: a rag or sponge 

used for plugg 
Taiiacetum Yuljrare. Tan-a-si-tum Yul-gd-rl; tansy, 

garden plant, native of Europe. 
Tannic Acid, M Tannin Tan-ik A- id. or Tan-in; an 

astringent principle of certain plants: obtained, in its 

purity from gi [as a tonic. 

Tansy, Tan-si; T nmeetum rulgore, a garden plant. 
Tapeworm, T -;. r - w a r m . See T u ia . 
Tapioca. Tap-i-6-ka: the peculiar starch obtained from 

tne roots of Janipha Jlanihot, a very nutritious 
d ;e. 
Tapping, Tap-in; paracentesis: puncturing the abdo- 
men or thorax for the escape of fluids. 
Tar, Tqr: a black semi-fluid substance, obtained from 

the wood of several species of pine tre 
Taraxacum Deiis-Eeonis. Tar-aks-a-kum Uens-Li- 

Q-nis: dandelion, the root of which is used as a tonic 

and aperient; synonym for Ltontodon Taraxacum. 
Taraxi> Ta-raks-is: a slight inilammation of the eye. 
Tarsal, Tqr-sal. relating to the in so the thin 

cartilaginous plates in the eyelids. [eyelids. 

Tarsus, Tqr-sus; the he cartilage in the 

Tartar. Cream of. Seo Cream of Tartar. 
Tartar, Crude. T q r - r i p, K . m 1 . See A rgol. 
Tartar Emetic, — L-metik; tartrate of antimony and 

potassium. 
Tartaric Acid, Tqr-tar-ik As 1 1; an acid obtained from 

cream of tartar, and found in the juices of many fruits. 
Tartrate*. Tqr-tret? aric acid. 

Taxi*. Taks-is; the operation by which any organ or 

pari is i ?iti n by the hand. 

Tear. T>~: the fluid secreted' ."hrymal gland. 

Teething. Ttd-in: the cutting of teeth in children. 
Tela re of a membrane. 

Tela Araueae. Tt-la A-rel-nt-t. Sf C >bwebs. 



252 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Tela Choroidea, Ti-la Ko-ro-j-dt-a; the membranous 
extension of the pia mater. 

Temperament, Tem-per-a-ment; the peculiar powers, 
susceptibilities, and predilections of different organi- 
zations, [head. 

Temple, Tem-pl; the depression on each side of the fore- 
Temporal, Tem-po-ral; relating to the temples, and 
applied to arteries, reins, muscles and nerves of that 
locality. 

Tenaculum. Ten-ak-ix-lum; a small hook, used in dis- 
secting, and by surgeons, in taking up arteries, etc. 

Tendinous, Ten-din-us; relating to or like tendons. 

Tendo Aschilis, Ten-do A-kil-is; the large tendon 
above the heel. 

Tendon, Ten-don; a white strong cord, that connects a 
muscle with a bone. 

Tenesmus, Tt-nes-mus; painful inclination to evacuate 
but without any discharge. 

Tenotomy, Ten-6t-o-mi; the operation of dividing a 
tendon, to remedy a distortion or accident. 

Tensor, Ten-sor; applied to muscles that extend parts 
to which they are attached. 

Tensor Vaginae Femoris, — Ya-jj-nt Fem-o-ris; a 
muscle extending from the spine of the ilium to the 
fascia lata. 

Tent, Tent; a roll of lint, or piece of sponge, used for 
keeping open a sinus, wound, etc. 

Tentaculum, Ten-tak-i^-lum; a feeler; applied to ap- 
pendages used as instruments of exploration. 

Tentorium, Ten-to-ri-um; a horizontal partition of the 
brain, dividing the cerebrum and cerebellum. 

Ter-; the prefix meaning three. 

Terebintliina, Ter-l-bin-ti-na; officinal name for tur- 
pentine. 

Terebra, Ter-i-bra: in surgery, a trepan. 

Teres, Ti-rBz; the major and minor muscles extending 
from the scapula to the humerus. 

Tertian, Ter-Jan; an intermittent fever in which the 
paroxysm returns every third day. 

Testa Praeparata, Tes-ta Prep-a-rd-ta; oyster shell, 
calcined and powdered. 



POCKET LEXICON. 253 

Testes, Tes-ttz; (sing. Testis; ) the testicles, two gland- 
ular organs whose function it is to secrete the semen. 

Testes Cerebri, — Ser-b-brj; the inferior tubercles of 
the corpora qua drag em ina. [tide. 

Testitis, Tes-q-tis; orchitis; inflammation of the tes- 

Test Papers, Test Pd-perz; papers colored with solu- 
tions of vegetable substances, such as litmus and tu- 
meric, used for testing acids and alkalies. 

Tetanic, Tt-tan-ik; relating to tetanus. 

Tetanus, Tet-a-nus; a morbid condition, in which there 
are violent spasmodic contraction of the muscles, clos- 
ing of the jaws, and rigidity of the limbs. 

Tetter, Tet-er: psoriasis: a herpetic eruption. 

Tlialami Nervorum Opticorum, Ral-a-mj Xer-vo- 
rura Op-ti-k6-rum; posterior ganglion of the cerebrum. 

Thalamus, Ral-a-mus; a white substance constituting 
the base of the lateral ventricles of the brain; also the 
base of a nerve. 

Thanatortes, Ran-a-to-dtz: mortal: causing death. 

Thanatology, Ran-a-tol-o-ji; a consideration of the 
causes of death. 

Thapsia Garganica, Rap-si-a Gqr-gan-i-ka; a Euro- 
pean plant that yields a resin, which is used as an 
irritant. [cord. 

Tlieca, Ri-ka; the membranous covering of the spinal 

Tiieca Vertebralis, — Yer-tt-bra-lis; an extension of 
the dura mater. 

Tlielitis, Ri-li-tis; inflammation of the nipple. 

Theine or Theia, Ri-in or Rt-j-a; an alkaloid obtained 
from tea and coffee. 

Theobroma Cacao, R'B-o-brcj-ma Ka-ka-o: a tree of 
South America, from the fruit of which chocolate and 
cacoa butter are obtained. 

Tbeomania, Ri-o-ma-ni-a; insanity resulting from re- 
ligious excitement. 

Therapeutics, Rer-a-pt|-tiks; the science of the cura- 
tive powers of medicines and their uses in treating: 
diseases. 

Therapeutist, Rer-a-pt|-tist; one who is skilled in, and 
practices therapeutics. 

Theriocatarrhus, Rti-ri-Q-ka-tqr-us. See Hay Fever. 



254 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Tlierioma, Rt.-ri-6-ma; any very malignant ulcer. 
Thermal, Rer-mal; relating to warmth or heat. 
Thigh, Rj; the femur, that part of the lower limb be- 
tween the hip and knee. 
Third Pair of Nerves. See Motores Oculorum. 
Thomsonianism, Tom-so-ni-an-izm: the Botanic sys* 

tern, originated by a Dr. Thomson, of New England; it 

rejects all minerals and blood-letting. 
Thoracic, Ro-ras-ik; relating to the thorax. 
Thoracic Duct, — Dukt; the trunk of the absorbent 

and lymphatic vessels. 
Thorax, R6-raks; the chest, containing the lungs and 

heart. 
Thornapple, Rern-ap-1; a common name for Datura 

Stramonium. 
Threadworm, Rred-wurm ; a worm an inch and a half 

or two inches long, found in the colon and ccecum. 
Thoroughwort, Riir-o-wurt; Eupatorium per/oliatum; 

the name refers to the position of the leaves on the stem. 
Throat, Rrot; the pharynx, or fore part of the neck. ' 
Thromboid, Rrom-be*d; similar to a thrombus. 
Thrombus, Rrom-bus; a small hard tumor, caused by 

the effusion of blood after a contusion or the bleeding 

of a patient in that locality. 
Thrush, RruJ; aphthae, or white ulcers on the tongue 

and membranes of the mouth. 
Thuja Occidentalis, Rui-ja Ok-si-den-td-lis; arbor 

vitae, a native evergreen tree. 
Thyme, Tim; Thymus vulgaris, a labiate plant of Europe 

that yields an aromatic volatile oil. 
Thymol, Tj-mol; thymic acid, obtained by decomposi- 
tion of oil of thyme; used as an antiseptic. 
Thymus Gland, Rj-mus Gland; an oblong glandular 

body, behind the sternum. 
Thyreocele, Rj-rt-o-Sfcl; bronchocele, or swelling of the 

thyroid gland. 
Thyreo-Hyoideus, Ri-rt-o-Hj-o-j-dt-us; a muscle that 

draws the larynx and thyroid bone nearer each other. 
Thyroid, Rj-rerd; shaped like a shield. 
Thyroid Cartilage, — Kqr-til-ej; the large cartilage 

of the larynx, called Adam's apple. 



POCKET LEXICON. 255 

Thyroid Gland, RJ-rerd Gland: a gland lying in front 
of the windpipe, on the horns of the thyroid cartilage, 
the seat of goitre. [l e g« 

Tibia, Tib-i-a: the shin-bone, or largest bone of the 

Tibialis, T i b - i - 1\ - 1 i s : applied to two muscles of the tib- 
ia. 1 1 1 , e antic us and posticus. [face. 

Tic Douloureux, Tik Diu-lui-rui; nervous pain in the 

Tiglii Oleum, Tig-li-j (D'lt-um. !*ee Oil of Croton. 

Tinctures, Tink-tqrs; solutions of soluble constituents 
of plants, or other medicinal substances, in alcohol, or 
mixtures of alcohol and water. [eruption. 

Tinea, Tin-t-ci: the scald head, a species of cutaneous 

Tinnevelly Senna, Tin-t-vel-i ben-a; a variety of 
senna obtained from India. 

Tinnitus Aurium, Ti-ni-tus 9'ri-um: ringing in the 
ears, a symptom of certain diseases. 

Tissue, TiJ-i|: a distinct, organized structure. 

Tissue, 3Iucous, — Mvj-kus: the tissue lining cavi- 
ties that open to the external air. [which are closed. 

Tissue. Serous. — St-rus; a tissue that lines cavities 

Titubation, Tit-q-btl-Jon; an unsteady, staggering gait, 
resulting from spinal disease. 

Tobacco, T6-bak-o: the dried leaves of Xicotiana Taba- 
cum, used in medicine as a sedative. 

Tobacco. Indian, — In'di-an; a common name for 
Lobflia inflata. 

Tocology, To-kol-o-ji: the science of parturition. 

Tolu, (Balsam of, ) Tq-Iti,; an aromatic resin exuded 
from Jfi/rosjjcrmum Toluiferum, and used as an expec- 
torant, [pio mater. 

Toinentum, To-men-tum; small fibrous vessels in the 

Tongue, Tun: the organ of speech, and also one of the 
organs of taste. 

Tongue-Tied, — Tid: an adhesion of the edges of the 
tongue to the gums. 

Tonic, T6n-ik: a tenaceous contraction of the muscles; 
also applied to medicines that excite the vital functions. 

Tonka Bean, Torj-ka Btn: the seed of Dipterix odora- 
to. chiefly used for flavoring purposes. 

Tonsil, Ton-sil; a small oval gland in the arches of the 
tancus. 



256 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Tonsillitis, Ton-sil-j-tis; inflammation of the tonsils. 
Toothache, Tuit-ak; pain in the nerve of a tooth. 
Tooth-Kash, — Raj; an eruption on different parts of 

the body of children during dentition. 
Tophus, Tta-fus; a calcareous substance in the joints 

of those afflicted with gout; also, a kind of tartar on 

the teeth. 
Torcular Heropliyli, Tor-ki|-lar Hb-rof-i-lj; a cavity 

where the sinuses of the dura mater unite. 
Tormentil, Tor-men-til; the astringent root of Poten- 

tilla Tormentil la. [the bowels. 

Tormina, Ter-ini-na; dysentery, with griping pains in 
Torpid, Ter-pid; benumbed; incapable of motion. 
Torpor, Ter-por: numbness; want of sensation. 
Torsion, Ter-Jon; twisting; applied to a manipulation 

for the arrest of hemorrhage. [neck. 

Torticollis, Tor-ti-kol-is; the affection termed wry- 
Tovus, T6-vus: the muscular part of the arm or leg. 
Tourniquet, Tuir-ni-ka: an instrument for compressing 

arteries in making amputations, to prevent hemorrhage. 
Toxical, T6ks-i-kal; poisonous. [eodendron. 

Toxicodendron, Toks-i-ko)-den-dron. See films Taxi- 
Toxicodermitis, Toks-i-kw-der-mj-tis ; inflammation 

of the skin, resulting from external poisoning. 
Toxicohaeniia, Toks-i-ko-ht>-mi-a; poisoning of the 

blood. 
Toxicology, Toks-i-kol-Q-ji; the science of poisons. 
Toxicosis, Toks-i-k6-sis; applied to diseases which are 

caused by poisoning. 
Trabecula, Tra-bek-ii,-la; applied to minute fibers, ex- 
tending out from certain membranes. 
Trachea, Tra-kb-a; the wind-pipe, a cartilaginous canal 

for conveying air to the lungs. 
Tracheal, Trak-b-al: relating to the trachea; applied to 

the respiration heard through the stethoscope. 
Tracheitis, Trak-b-j-tis; the croup, or inflammation of 

the trachea. (the neck. 

Trachelagra, Tra-kel-a-gra; rheumatism, or gout in 
Trachelisinus, Trak-b-lis-mus: a spasm of the muscles 

of the neck, causing it to be turned back; a symptom of 

epilepsy. 



POCKET LEXICON. 257 

Trachelo-Mastoideus, Tra-ki-lo - Mas-to-j-dt-us ; a 
muscle of the neck that draws the head back. 

Tracheotomy, Trak-t-ot-o-ini* the making of an incis- 
ion into the wind-pipe. 

Trachoma, Tra-ko-ma; ophthalmania, in which there 
is roughness on the internal coat of the eyelid, caus- 
ing much pain. 

Tractus Motorius, Trak-tus Mo-to-ri-us; an extension 
of the eminences of the medulla oblongata, from which 
the motor nerves arise. 

Tractus Opticus, — Op'ti-kus; the course of the optic 
nerve, in its devious windings. 

Tragacanth, Trag-a-kant; a white, flaky substance, 
obtained from Astragalus verus, and used as an excip- 
ient, in pills and troches. 

Tragicus, Traj-i-kus; a muscle of the ear. 

Tragus, Tra-gus; the part of the ear opposite the lobe. 

Trailing- Arbutus, Tral-h) Rr-br|-tus; Epigoea repens, 
gravel plant: diuretic and astringent. 

Transfusion, Trans-fi\-^on; the transfer of blood from 
the veins of a healthy person to those of a patient; 
also the injection of any other fluid in the same way. 

Transversalis Abdominis, Trans-ver-sa-lis Ab-dom- 
in-is: a large flat muscle, having a transverse direction 
from the false ribs to the crest of the ilium, which sup- 
ports the bowels. 

Transversalis Colli, — K61-j; a muscle of the poste- 
rior and lateral part of the neck and back. 

Transversalis Dorsi, — Der-sj; a muscle extending 
along the vertebral gutters, and whose use is to 
straighten the spinal column. 

Transverse Suture, Trans-vers Su-tv{r: a scarcely rec- 
ognizable suture that joins the bones of the skull with 
those of the face. anient of the external ear. 

Transversus Auris, Trans-ver-sus O'ris; a muscular lig- 

Transversus Pedis, — Pt-dis; a muscle extending 
from the metatarsal bone of the large toe to that of the 
small one. 

Transversus Perinsei, — Per-i-ni-j: a muscle of the 
posterior part of the peritonaeum, whose office is to 
compress the urethra and sustain the rectum. 



258 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Trapezium, Tra-pt-zi-um; the first bone of the second 

row of bones in the wrist. 
Trapezius, Tra-pi-zi-us; a muscle in the back part of 

the neck and shoulder, having various attachments; it 

elevates and depresses the shoulder, head, etc. 
Treacle, Tri-kl: Syrupus Fuscus, U. S. P., or molasses. 
Trembles, Trein-blz; milk-sickness; also mercurial 

tremor. [heart. 

Tremor Cordis, Trb-mor Kerdis; palpitation of the 
Tremor Mercurialis, — Msr-ku^ri-d-lis; a shaking 

palsy, superinduced by mercurial vapors. 
Trepan, TrB-pan; an instrument for sawing away a por- 
tion of the skull-bone. 
Trephine, TrS-fjn; the modern instrument for removing 

parts of the skull by a series of perforations. 
Tresis, Tri>-sis; a perforation or cut, in a soft part. 
Triads, Trj-adz; elements and radicals that are triv- 

alent. 
Triamines, Trj-am-i-ntz; organic bases, considered as 

derived from three molecules of ammonia. 
Triangularis Labiorum, Trj-arj-gii-la-ris Lab-i-co- 

rum; a muscle of the lips, of triangular form. 
Triangularis Sterni, — Ster-nji; a muscle in the front 

but inner part of the chest, that depresses the ribs in 

respiration. 
Triceps, Tr|-seps: three-headed, as applied to muscles. 
Triceps Extensor Cruris, — Eks-ten-sor Krui-ris; a 

muscle of the leg having three sources. 
Triceps Extensor Cubiti, Ki'i-bi-tj; a muscle 

extending from the shoulder-blade to the elbow, that 

extends the fore-arm. [eyelashes. 

Trichia, Tq-ki-a; (or Trichiasis;) an inversion of the 
Trichina, Tri-kj-nct; a species of entozoa, found in the 

muscle of swine especially; when such diseased pork is 

eaten, these parasites multiply in the intestines, and 

migrate to the muscles, causing death. 
Trichocephalus, Tq-ko-sef-a-lus; the thread-worm, 

generally found in the coecum and intestines. 
Trichosis, Trj-ko-sis; a morbid condition, or deficiency, 

of hair. 
Trichuris, Trj-krj,-ris; the long hair-worm. 



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Tricuspid, Trj-kus-pid; three-pointed; applied to a 
valve of the heart. 

Trifacial, Tri-fd-Jal. See Tricjem'uii. [clover. 

Tri folium Pratense, Tri-fu>-li-um Pra-ten-sT: red 

Trigemini, Tri-jem-i-nj; the fifth pair of encephalic 
nerves, consisting of three branches. 

Trigone, Tri-gon; the vesical triangle, a space between 
the orifice of the urethra and those of the ureters. 

Trigonella Fsenumgrsecum. Trig-o-nel-a Ft-num-grt>- 
kum ; a European plant that yields fenugreek seed. 

Trilabe, Tq-l&b; a three-armed instrument, for extract- 
ing substances from the bladder. 

Trillium Erectum, Tril-i-um l-rek-tum: both or birth 
root, an indigenous three-leaved plant, the root of 
which is astringent. [picric acid. 

Trinitro-carbolic Acid, Trin-i-tro-kqr-bol-ik As 'id; 

Triosteum Perfoliatum, Tri-os-tt-uin Per-fo-li-d-tum, 
fever-root, an indigenous herb. 

Triplopia, Trip-16-pi-a; abnormal vision, in which an 
object appears trippled. 

Tripod, Vital, Tri-pod Yj-tal: the heart, lungs and 
brain, so termed because essential to life. 

Trismus, Tris-mus; tetanus, or locked-jaw. 

Trismus Xascentium: — Xa-sen-Ji-um; locked-jaw of 
infants, within two weeks of birth. [pathetic Nerce. 

Trisplanchnic Nerve, Tri-splarjk-nik Nerv. See Sym- 

Triticum Kepens, Trit-i-kum Rt-pens; couch-grass; 
dog-grass: a common weed in cultivated ground, used 
as a diuretic. 

Triturate, Trit-rj-mt: to rub down in a mortar. 

Trivalence, Triv-a-lens; the property possessed by cer- 
tain atoms and radicals of displacing three atoms of 
hydrogen or other univalent elements. 

Trochanter, Tro-kan-ter; the major and minor processes 
on the femur. 

Troches, Tro-krz; small flattened pieces of confection- 
ary, containing medicinal substances. 

Trochlea, Trok-lt-a; a pulley; applied to certain ten- 
dons, as that at the upper part of the orbit of the eye. 

Trochlearis, Trok-lt-d-ris: the obliquus svper tor muscle 
which passes through the trochlea. 



260 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Trochoid, Tr6-kercl; a movable connection, in which 
one bone rotates upon another, as the radius and ulna. 

Trophical, Trof-i-kal; relating to nourishment. 

Trophoneurosis, Trof-Q-niT,-r6-sis; atrophy- a morbid 
condition of the powers of nutrition. 

Truss, Trus; a bandage, or pads and straps, designed to 
support weak parts, as in hernia. 

Tube, Tiib. See Eustachian and Fallopian. 

Tuber, Ti^-ber; an enlargement, excrescent, or knob. 

Tubercle, Ti|-ber-kl; a swelling or small tumor. 

Tubercula, Ti^-ber-kix-la; small hard tumors. 

Tubercula Quadrogeinina, — Kwod-ro-jem-i-na; four 
oval-shaped bodies in the brain, above the jions varolii. 

Tubercular Phthisis, Tix-bgr-ki|-lqr Tj-sis; consump- 
tion, attended with tubercles in the lungs. 

Tuberculum, Annulare, Tii-bsr-ki^-lum An-i^-la-rE; 
the pons varolii, which see. 

Tubuli, Ti|-bi|-lj; many minute vessels located in groups 
in different parts of the body. 

Tubuli Recti, — Rek-tj; numerous small tubes apper- 
taining to the testicle; termed also the corpus highiuo- 
rianum. 

Tubuli Seminiferi, — Sem-i-nif-er-j; the body of small 
tubular cords that compose the testicle. 

Tubuli Uriniferi, — Yui-ri-nif-er-j; a series of eight 
or ten fasciculi in connection with the kidneys. 

Tulpii Valva, Tiil-pi-j Yal-va; the ileo-csecal valve. 

Tumefaction. Ti|-mS-fak-Jon; tumescence; an enlarge- 
ment or swelling. 

Tumid, Ti|-mid; distended; enlarged. 

Tumeric Paper, Trj,-mer-ik Pa-per; paper colored yel- 
low with tincture of tumeric; alkalies change the color 
to brown. 

Tumor, Ti|-mor; a morbid local enlargement, without 
inflammation; of two kinds: sarcomatous, or fleshy and 
solid; or encysted and soft. 

Tumor Ovarii, — Q-vd-ri-j; tumor of the ovaries, which 
are either solid or encysted. 

Tunica, Tij,-ni-ka; a coat; a membranous envolope. 

Tunica Adnata, — Ad-nd-ta; the internal membrane 
of the eyelids. 



POCKET LEXICON. 261 

Tunica Albuginea Oculi,Ti|-ni-ka Al-bq,-jin-i>-a. Ok'rj,- 
lj; the white sclerotic coat of the muscles that move 
the eye. 

Tunica-Albuginea Testis, Tes-tis; the white 

fibrous envelope enclosing the testicle. 

Tunica Arachnoides, — Ar-ak-no-j-dtz; the thin white 
membrane separating the dura mater and pia mater. 

Tunica Choroides, — Ko-ro-i-dtz: the choroid mem- 
brane, or inner coat of the eyeball. 

Tunica Communis, — Koin-i\-nis: the coating that 
encloses the spermatic cord and testicle. 

Tunica Vaginalis Testis, — Yaj-i-na-lis Tes-tis; the 
membranous coat that covers the testis. 

Turbinated Bones, Tur-bin-a-tedBonz: two top-shaped 
bones in the nostrils. [mors of the body. 

Turgescence, Tur-jes-ens: an excess of any of the hu- 

Turkey-Corn, Tur-ki-Kern; corydalis, the tubers of 
Dicentra Canadensis. 

Turmeric, Tiir-mer-ik; the powdered root of the Curcuma 
longa, mostly used as a coloring matter and as a test 
for acids. 

Turpentine, Tiir-pen-tjn; an oleoresin obtained from 
several species of pines. 

Turpentine, Spirits of; a volatile oil obtained by dis- 
tillation from turpentine. 

Turpetli Mineral, Tiir-pet Min-er-al; yellow oxysul- 
phate of mercur}^. 

Tussilago Farfara, Tus-i-la-go Fqr-fa-ra: colts-foot 
herb; used in coughs and pulmonary affections. 

Tussis Convulsiva, Tiis-is Kon-vul-sj-va; the hoop- 
ing-cough. 

Twin-L,eaf, Twin-Ltf ; Jeffersonia diphylla; the root is 
used as an expectorant. 

Tylosis, Ti-16-sis; an inflammation of the eyelids, in 
whieh they become knotty and hard. 

Tympanites, Tim-pan-j-ttz: distention of the abdomen 
with air in the intestinal tubes. [middle ear. 

Tympanum, Tim-pa-num; the drum, or cavity of the 

Typhoid Fever, Tj-ferd Fi-ver; a fever differing from 
the typhus only in the depressed condition of the 
intestines. 



262 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Typliomania, Tj-fo-md-ni-a; delirious mutterings dur- 
ing stupor in typhus fever. 

Typhus, Ti-fus; a low continuous fever, with great 
prostration of the nervous system, and disorder of the 
secretions. 

Typhus Gravior, — Grd-vi-or; malignant typhus, oc- 
curring generally in prisons or military camps, and 
then termed febris carcerum (jail fever,) and febris cas- 
trensis, ( camp fever. ) 

Tyremesis, Tj-rem-t-sis; the curdling and vomiting of 
an infant's food. 

Tysoni Glandulae, Tj-so-nj Glan-dix-lt; the sebaceous 
glandules of the glans penis, labia pudendi, and 
nymphce. 



TJ 

Ula, Yui-la; gingiva, the gums. 

Ulatrophia, Yui-la- tr6-fi-a; shrinkage of the gums. 

Ulcer, Ul'ser; "a solution of continuity in any soft 
part;" a purulent sore, resulting from perverted nu- 
trition, [is formed. 

Ulceration, Ul-ser-d-Jon; the process by which an ulcer 

Ulitis, Yui-lj-tis; inflammation of the gums. 

Ulmus Fulva, Ul'mus Fiil-va; slippery elm; the inner 
bark is extensively used as a demulcent, and also in the 
composition of poultices. 

Ulna, Ul'na; the under and larger bone of the forearm. 

Ulnaris, Ul-nd-ris; applied to two muscles of the fore- 
arm, the flexor and the extensor. 

Uloncus, Yui-lon-kus; a swollen condition of the gums. 

Ulorrhagia, Ytu-lo-rd-ji-a; bleeding of the gums. 

Umbilical Cord, Um-bil-i-kal Kerd; the membranous 
cord that connects the foetus in utero with the placenta, 
and thereby with the mother. 

Umbilical Region, — IU-jon; that part of the abdo- 
men surrounding the umbilicus. 



POCKET LEXICON. 263 

Umbilicus, Um-bil-i-kus; the navel; the hilumof a seed. 

Unciform. Un'si-ferm; hook-shaped. 

Unguentum, Un-gwen-tum: ointment, or salve. 

Unguis, Un'gwis; a nail, of a finger or toe. 

Unguis Os, — Os; a thin bone, something like a finger- 
nail, in the orbit of the eye. 

Unicorn Root, Yui-ni-kern Ruit; Aletris farinoaa. 

Unicorn Root, False. Chamoelirium luteum, ( Hdonias 
Dioica,) a native plant. 

Uniparus, Yui-nip-a-rus: bringing forth one at a birth. 

Univalence, Yui-niv-a-lens; having the power to replace 
an atom of hydrogen. 

Urachus, Yiii-ra-kus: a tube, or cord, extending from 
the bladder to the umbilicus. 

Uracrasia, Yui-ra-krd-si-a; vitiated urine. 

Urari, Yui-M-ri; a name for Curaria. 

Urates, Yui-rats: salts of uric acid, many being found 
naturally in urine. 

Urea, Yui-rt-a: an important constituent of urine, by 
the formation of which the nitrogen of food is elimi- 
nated from the body. [skin. 

Uredo, Yui-rt-do: a heated itching sensation of the 

Uresis, Yui-rt-sis; the passage of urine. 

Ureter, Yui-rt-ter: the tube that carries the urine from 
the kidney to the bladder. 

Ureteritis. Ym-rE-ter-i-tis: inflammation of the ureter. 

Urethra, Ym-rt-tra; the tube that carries the urine 
from the bladder. 

Urethralgia, Yui-rB-tral-ji-a: pain in the urethra. 

Urethritis, Yui-rt-trj-tis; inflammation of the urethra, 
gonorrhoea. 

Urethroplasty, Yui-rE-tro-plas-ti; the repairing of a 
lesion in the urethra. flow of urine. 

Uretica. Yui-ret-i-ka; medicines that promote a free 

Uric Acid, Yui-rik As'id; an organic acid obtained 
from urine, known also as lithie acid. 

Urinary, Yui-ri-na-ri; whatever relates to the urine. 

Urine. Yui-rin; a saline fluid secreted b} T the kidneys. 

Urocystitis, Yui-ro-sis-tj-tis; inflammation of the 
bladder. sion of the urine. 

Urodialysis, Yui-ro-di-al-i-sis; cessation or suppres- 



264 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Urodynia, Yui-ro-din-i-a; painful urination. 

Urogenital, Ym-ro-jen-i-tal; appertaining to both the 
urinary and genital organs. [bladder. 

Urolithus, Yui-rol-i-tus; calculus from the urinary 

Urology, Yui-rol-Q-ji; that branch of medicine which 
treats of the urine. [from inspection of the urine. 

Uromancy, Yui-ro-man-si; the divination of disease 

Urorrhagia, Yui-ro-ra-ji-a; diabetes, an immoderate 
flow of urine. [urine. 

Urorrhaea, Yui-ro-ri-a; the involuntary discharge of 

Uroscopia, Yui-ro-skd)-pi-a; diagnosing disease by ex- 
amination of the urine. 

Uroses, Yui-rQ-st>z; diseases of the organs of urination. 

UrticaDioica, Ur'ti-ka Dj-o-j-ka: the common nettle, a 
stinging weed, the leaves of which are used as a diu- 
retic. 

Urticaria, Ur-ti-ka-ri-a; the nettle-rash; a fever at- 
tended with small eruptions like those resulting from 
the stings of the nettle. 

Urtication, Ur-ti-ka-Jon; the stinging of a part with 
nettles, as a counter-irritation. 

Ustilago Maidis, Us-ti-la-gQ Ma-dis; corn-smut, or 
corn ergot, a fungus growth on the unripe ears of corn, 
that is used to contract the uterus. 

Ustion, Ust'yon; a burning or combustion. 

Uteri, Yui-ter-j; genitive case of uterus, "of the womb/' 

Uterine, Ym-ter-jn; relating to the uterus or womb. 

Utero-Gestation, — Jes-ta-Jon; the period from con- 
ception until delivery. 

Urterotomy, Yui-ter-ot-o-mi; making an incision in 
the uterus when the lips are closed. [grows. 

Uterus, Ym-ter-us; the womb, in which the foetus 

Uterus, (Inversion of;) displacement, and turned out, 
by malpractice. 

Utricle, Yui-tri-kl; a small cell or vesicle. 

Uva Ursi, Yui-va Ur'sj; Arctostaphyloa Uva Ursi, a small 
evergreen plant; the leaves are used as a diuretic. 

Uvea, \ r ui-vi)-a; the choroid coat of the eye; also applied 
to the black pigment of the iris. [of the tongue. 

Uvula, Yui-viT,-la; the pendulous body above the root 

Uvulitis, Yui-vr|-ljt-is; inflammation of the uvula. 



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Vaccina. Yak-si-na: cow-pox, a disease of the cow, at- 
tended with eruptions. 

Vaccination, Yak-si-na- Jon; the introduction of cow- 
pox virus, under the skin, to prevent the contagion of 
small-pox. [to the uterus. 

Vagina. Va-ji-na: "a case;" the passage from the vulva 

Vaginal, Yaj-i-nal: relating to the vagina. 

Yaginate, Yaj-i-nat; encased, or sheathed. 

Vaginitis, Yaj-i-nf-tis: inflammation of the vagina. 

Yagitis, Ya-jj-tis: the first cry of a new-born babe. 

Vagus, Ya-gus; Par Vagum, the pneumogastric nerve. 

Valerian, Ya-lt-ri-an: Valeriana officinalis, a European 
plant, the root of which is extensively used as a ner- 
vine. 

Valerianates, Ya-H-ri-an-ats; salts of valerianic acid. 

Valerianic Acid, Ya-TB-ri-an-ik As'id: an acid once 
obtained from valerian root, now made from fusil oil. 

Valetudinarian, Yal-l-tT^-di-na-ri-an; an infirm or sick 
ly person. 

Valgus, Yal-gus; crooked: bow-legged. 

Valley, Yal-B: the fissure in the cerebellum, where the 
spinal marrow arises. 

Vallet's 3Iass, Yal-et's Mas: pill of carbonate of iron. 

Valve, Yalv: an elongation or fold of the membrane of 
a canal, which prevents the reflow of its contents; as 
valves of the heart, valves of the aorta, etc. 

Valvnla, Yal-vi|-la; a small valve. 

Valvulae Connivcntes, — Kon-i-ven-ttz: numerous 
folds of the mucous membrane throughout most of 
the small intestines. 

Vanilla, Ya-nil-a: the aromatic fruit of Vanilla aroma- 
tica, a plant of South America: mostly used for fla- 
voring purposes and as a perfume. 

Vapor, Ya-por: the evaporation into fume, or steam, of 
the essential part of a liquid or solid substance. 



266 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Vapor-Bath, Vd-por Bat; the application of vapor, med- 
icated or otherwise, to the whole or part of a patient's 
body. 

Vapors, Yd-porz; the colloquial name for hypochondria. 

Varicella, Y'ar-i-sel-a; chicken-pox, an eruptive disease. 

Varicocele, Var-i-ko-stl ; a swelling of the spermatic 
cord, or vessels of the scrotum. 

Varicose, Var-i-kos; the condition of veins permanently 
distended with dark-colored blood. 

Variola, Var-i-6-la, or Va-rj-o-la; the small-pox, a very 
contagious eruptive disease. 

Varioloid, Var-i-o-lerd; resembling variola; a mild at- 
tack of small-pox, modified by vaccination. 

Variolous, Va-r|-o-lus; having the nature of small-pox. 

Varix, Vd-riks; the morbid distension of a vein. 

Varus, Vd-rus; acne; a pimple on the face; applied to a 
crooked or inverted variety of club-foot. 

Vas, Vas; (pi; Vasa;) a, vessel; applied to the membra- 
nous tubes and canals of the body. 

Vas Deferens, — Def-er-ens; the canal through which 
the semen is carried to the ejaculatory duct. 

Vas Spirale, — Spj-rA-lt; a vein of the cochlea, [artery. 

Vasa Brevia, Vd-sa Brt-vi-a: branches of the splenic 

Vasa Eff'erentia, — Ef-er-en-Ji-a; vessels that convey 
from a gland; applied especially to a group that ascend 
back from the testicle. 

Vasa Inferentia, — In-fer-en-Ja ; vessels that carry 
a substance into a gland. 

Vasa Vasorum, — Va-s6-rum; small nutrient vessels 
that supply larger veins, etc. [eye. 

Vasa Vorticosa, — Ver-ti-ko-sa; ciliary veins of the 

Vascular, Vas-kn^-lar; relating to or full of vessels. 

Vasculum, Vas-kii-lum; a small vessel. 

Vastus Externus, Vas-tus Eks-ter-nus; (also V. Inter- 
num;) two large masses of muscle in the thigh. 

Vault, Velt: applied to the arch of the cranium, roof 
of the mouth, etc. 

Vauqueline, Vok-lin; the French for Strychnia. 

Vegetable Charcoal, Vej-et-a-bl Gqr-kol. See Carbo 
Veaetabihs. ( tion. 

Vegetative, Vej-b-ta-tiv; relating to growth and nutri- 



POCKET LEXICOX. 267 

Tegeto - Animal, Vej-t-to -An'i-mal ; vegetable sub- 
stances that resemble animal matter. 
Vegeto-3Iineral, — Min-er-al; applied to substances 

that resemble both vegetable and mineral structures. 
Vehicle, Vt-hi-kl; any liquid or other substance in 

which a medicine may be conveniently given. 
Vein, Van: a long membranous tube that returns the 

blood to the heart. 
Velum, Vi-lum; a veil, or screen. 
Velum Pendulum Palati, — Pen-dr|-lum Pal-a-tj; 

the soft pendulous part of the palate. 
Velum Pupillye, — Pii-pil-t; a membrane that covers 

the pupil of the eye of the foetus. 
Vena, Vt-na: a vein, which see. 
Vena Arteriosa, — Ar-tb-ri-o-sa; the portal vein; it 

is like an artery in that it conveys blood for secretion. 
Vena Basilica, — Ba-sil-i-ka; the principal vein of the 

arm. 
Vena Cava Inferior, ( or Ascendens; ) Ka-va In-ft-ri-or: 

one of the great veins which returns the blood to 

the heart. 
Vena Cava Superior, (or Descenders;') — Su-pi-ri-or ; 

the great vein which returns the blood from the head, 

neck, etc., to the heart. 
Vena Portae, — P6r-ti>: a vein that unites with most 

of the organs within the abdomen. 
Vente Cavre. Vi>-eij Ka-vt: the terminations of the Vena 

Cam Superior, and T". C. Inferior. 
Venenation, Yen-t-na-Jon; poison ; poisoning. 
Venereal, Ven-t-rE-al; relating to sexual intercourse. 
Venereal Disease, — Dis-tz; syphilis, strictly, but 

also applied to gonorrhoea. 
Venery, Yen-er-i: sexual intercourse. 
Venesection. Yen-t-sek-Jon; phlebotomy: the opening 

of a vein in blood-letting. 
Venice Turpentine, Yen-is Tur-pen-tin; the variety 

of turpentine obtained from the European larch, (Lar- 

ix Europcea.) 
Venom, Ven-om; poison, usually that of serpents, etc. 
Venous, Vi-nus: pertaining to the veins. 
Venter, Yen-ter; the belly; also applied to the womb. 



268 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Ventral, Yen-tral; relating to the belly. [heart. 

"Ventricle, Ven-tri-kl; a cavity of the brain, and of the 

Ventiicose, Ven-tri-kos; big-bellied; distended. 

Ventriculus, Ven-trik-i|-lus; a cavity; the stomach. 

Venula, Ven-ix-la; a small vein. 

Veratria, or Veratrin, Ver-d-tri-a, or Yer-a-trin; an 
alkaloid obtained from cevadilla seed. 

Veratrum Album, Yer-d-trum Al'bum; white helle- 
bore, a poisonous European plant, the root of which is 
an active emetic and carthartic. 

Veratrum Sabadilla, — Sab-a-dil-a ; a plant of Mex- 
ico that yields cevadilla seed. 

Veratrum Viricle, — Vir-j-di; green hellebore, an in- 
digenous plant, the root of which is used to control the- 
circulation of the blood: poisonous in overdoses. 

Verbascum Tliapsus, Ver-bas-kum Kap-sus; mullein, 
a common native weed. 

Verbena Hastata, Vcr-bt-na Has-td-ta; vervain, a 
common weed, used in scrofulous affections. 

Verdigris, Vsr-di-gris; crude subacetate of copper. 

Vermes, Vsr-mijz; worms that infest the intestines. 

Vermicular, Vsr-mik-i^-lar; having the appearance of 
worms. 

Vermiform Process, Yer-mi-form Pro-ses; the worm- 
like connection between the hemispheres of the cere- 
bellum. 

Vermifuge, Vsr-mi-fiy; a medicine to expel worms. 

Vernonia Fasciculata, Ysr-no-ni-a Fas-ik-i|-la-ta; 
iron-weed, the root of which is tonic. 

Veronica Virginica, Yt-ron-i-ka Ver-jin-i-ka; black- 
root; culver's root; an active cathartic, commonly 
known as Le^tandra Virginica. [skin. 

Verruca, Ye-rui-ka: a wart; any hard projection on the 

Verrucose, Yer-u^-kos; having many warts. 

Vertebra, Ysr-tt-bra; (pi. Vertebras;) one of the twenty- 
four bones composing the spinal column. 

Vertebral Artery, Yer-tt-bral Hr'ter-i ; one of the 
arteries of the brain, which takes its name from its pass- 
age through the cervical vertebrae. 

Vertebral Canal, — Ka-nal; the channel in which the 
spinal marrow extends through the vertebral column. 









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Vertebral Column, Ygr-H-bral K61-um; the back-bone. 

Vertebral Gutter, — Gtit-er; the depression on each 
side of the back-bone. 

Vertebral Nerve, — Nerv; the trisplanchnic nerve. 

Vertex, Yer-teks; the crown of the head. 

Vertigo, Ygr-ti-go; a swimming sensation of the head. 

Vervain, Yer-van: Verbena has tat a, which see. 

Vesania, Ye-sa-ni-a; mental alienation, or unsoundness. 

Vesica, Ye-si-ka; a bladder: any sac like a bladder. 

Vesicants, Yes-i-kants: agents that produce blisters. 

Vesication, Yes-i-ka-Jon; the production of blisters. 

Vesicle, Yes-i-kl: a small bladder or blister in the skin; 
in the plural, small sac-like vessels. [licles. 

Vessicles, Graafian, — Grq-fi-an. See Graaffian Fol- 

Vesiculae Seminales, Ve-s.ik-T] / -l : b Sem-i-na-ltz; two 
seminal canals back of the urinary bladder. 

Vessel, Yes-el; a canal, or duct, through which fluids 
are carried in the body. [ear. 

Vestibule, Yes-ti-bi\l: a small cavity of the internal 

Veterinary, Vet-er-i-na-ri; the treatment of diseases in 
horses. 

Viability, Vi-a-bil-i-ti: capability of living. 

Viable, Yj-a-bl; as applied to a new-born infant, capa- 
ble of extra-uterine existence. 

Via? Lachrymalis, \\-T> Lak-ri-ma-lis; the tear-ducts, 
both of secretion and excretion. 

Vibices, Vi-bi-stz; purple spots under the skin, in cer- 
tain malignant fevers. 

Vibriones, Yib-ri-Q-ntz; animalcules in putrefying 
animal fluids. 

Vibrissas, Yj-bris-'B: hairs that grow in the nostrils. 

Viburnum Opulus, Yj-bur-num Op'i\-lus: cramp-bark; 
high cranberry, a native shrub, the bark of which is 
used in spasmodic diseases. 

Viburnum Prunifolium, — Prui-ni-fo-li-um; black- 
haw, used mostly in uterine diseases. 

Vidian Nerve, Yid-i-an Nerv; third branch of the sphe- 
nopalatine nerves. [long soft hairs. 

Villose, or Villous, Yi-los, or Yil-us: shaggy: having 

Vinegar, Yin-t-gar; an impure dilute acetic acid, made 
by fermentat ; on of the juice of fruits. 



270 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Vinegar of Squill, Vin-t>-gar ov Skwil; a solution made 
by extracting squill with dilute acetic acid. 

Vinum, Vj-nuin; wine; juice of the grape. 

Vinum Antimonii, — An-ti-mo-ni-j; antimonial wine. 

Viola Pedata, Vj-o-la Pt-dd-ta; a native violet, the 
root of which is used as an expectorant. [hymen. 

Virginale Claustrum, Vsr-jin-i-d-li Kles-trum ; the 

Virginia Snakeroot, Ver-jin-i-a Sn&k-ruit; Aristolo- 
chia Serpentaria, a native plant, the root of which is 
used as a stimulant. 

Virgin's Bower, Vsr-jin'z B^-er; Clematis Virginica, a 
climbing native shrub. 

Virile, Vj-ril: relating to man, or manhood. 

Virility, Vj-ril-i-ti; manhood, especially as to his gen- 
erative power. 

Virus, Y|-rus; poison; applied to any product of a dis- 
ease that will reproduce the disease. 

Vis, Vis; force or power. 

Vis Format! va, — Fer-ma-tj-va ; plastic force; the 
power that is supposed to exist in the body to give 
nourishment and form to its growth. 

Vis Vitge, — Yj-tt; vital power; irritability. 

Viscera, Yis-er-a; the internal organs of the body. 

Viscum Flavescens, Vis-kum Fla-ves-ens; synonym 
for Phoradendron flavescens. 

Viscus. Yis-kus; any large organ, as the liver, ete. 

Vita, Yj-ta; life; existence. [any organ. 

Vita Propria, — ■ Pro-pri-a; vital power peculiar to 

Vital Principle, — ■ Prin-si-pl; the undefined power 
of organized bodies. 

Vitals, V£-talz; applied to the heart, lungs and brain. 

Vitiligo, Vit-i-l|-go; a disease in which white, glisten- 
ing tubercles appear about the ears and neck. 

Vitreous Humor, Vit-rB-us Hix-mor; the transparent 
body back of the crystalline lens of the eye. 

Vitriol, Blue, Vit-ri-ol, Bh\; sulphate of copper. 

Vitriol, Green, — GrBn; sulphate of iron. 

Vitriol, Oil of, — (Tl ov; sulphuric acid. 

Vitriol, White, — Hwjt; sulphate of zinc. 

Vivisection, Yiv-i-sek-Jon; the dissection of living 
animals. 






POCKET LEXICON. 271 

Volatile Alkali, Y61-a-til Al'ka-lj; a name applied to 

ammonia by the early chemists. 
Volatile Oils, — £Tlz. See Oils Volatile. 
Volvulus, V61-vi|-lus. See Iliac Passion. [nostrils. 
Vomer, V6-uier; the back part of the partition of the 
Vomica, V6in-i-ka; an abscess of the lungs. 
Vomicus, Y6in-i-kus; relating to vomiting. 
Vomit, Y6m-it; an emetic: also the matter discharged. 
Vox Abscissa, Yoks Ab-sis-a; loss of voice. 
Vulnerary. Vul-ner-a-ri>, appertaining to wounds. 
Vulpis Morbus, Yiil-pis Mer-bus; death or loss of hair. 
Vulva, Yiil-va; the fissure, or labia pudendi, opening 

into the vagina. 
Vulva Cerebri, — Ser-t-bri; an aperture of the brain. 
Vulvitis, Yul-vj-tis; inflammation of the brain. 
Vulvo-Vaginal Glands, Viil-vo-Yaj-in-al Glandz; a 

gland at each side of the vulva. 



W 



Wafer Ash, TVd-fer AJ; Ptelia trifoliata, the bark of 

which is used as a stimulant and tonic. 
Wahoo, TYq-hui; Euonymus atropurpureus, a native 

shrub, the bark of which is tonic. 
Wake-Robin, \Yak-R6b-in; a common name for sever- 
al species of Trillium. [nut, a native tree. 
Walnut, (White, ) W el-nut; Juglans cinerea; butter- 
Wart, Wort; Verruca; a hard tumor of the skin. 
Water Avens, We-ter fi'venz; Geum rivale, a native 

plant found in damp places, the root of which is 

astringent. 
Water-Brash, — BraJ; heartburn, with eructations of 

insipid water from the stomach. 
Water Chalybeate, — Ka-lib-t-at; mineral waters 

that contain salts of iron. 



272 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Water-Cure, We-ter Ki|r; a method of treating diseases 

by the use of water; Hydropathy. 
Water, Distilled. See Distilled Water. 
Water-Lily, — Lil-i; Nymphcea Odorata, a water plant, 

the root of which is used as an astringent. 
Watermelon Seed, Weter-mel-on Sbd; the seed of 

Ctwurbita citrullus, a diuretic. 
Water of Ammonia, — A-nio-ni-a; a solution of 

ammonia gas in water. 
Water-Pepper, — Pep-er; Polygonum Hydropiper, a 

common weed in the United States and Europe, pos- 
sessing pungent properties. 
Wax, Waks; the comb of the honey bee; when melted 

it is of a yellow color and known as "yellow wax," Cera 

flava. 
Wax Myrtle, — Mer-tl; Myrica cerifera; see bayberry. 
Weights Atomic, Wats A-toin-ik; the relative weights 

of atoms. 
Wen, Wen; an encysted tumor, usually sebaceous. 
Wharton's Duct, Hwer-ton'z Duct; an excretory duct 

of the submaxillary gland. 
Wheal, Hwtl. an elongated elevation of the skin, like 

that caused by a stroke from a rod. 
Wheezing, Hwiz-irj: Rhoncus; a rattling in the throat. 
Whelk, Hwelk; Ionthus; a small tubercle on the face 

that does not suppurate. 
Whisky, Hwis-ki; an alcoholic liquor obtained usually 

by fermentation of grain. 
White Cohosh, Hwjt K6-hoJ; Actcea alba; an indigen- 
ous, herbaceous plant. 
White Hellehore, — Hel-b-bor ; Verairum album, a 

European poisonous plant. [incarnata. 

White Indian Hemp, — In'di-an Hemp; Asclepias. 
White L.ead, — Led; carbonate of lead. fcury. 

White Precipitate, — PrB-sip-i-tat; ammoniated mer- 
White Snake-root — Snak-Ruit; Eupatorium ager- 

atoides, an indigenous plant. [the bones and joints. 
White Swelling, — Swel-iy; a scrofulous disease of 
White Vitriol, — Vit-ri-ol; sulphate of zinc. 
White Wax, — Waks; Cera alba f wax that has been 

bleached by sunlight. 






POCKET LEXICON. 273 

"Whites, Hwjts; the colloquial name for leucorrhoea. 

Whitlow, Hwit-lo; Paronychia; an abscess near the 
finger nails. 

Whooping-Cough, Hiip-irj-Kef ; also spelled Ilooping- 
Cough; Pertussis; a contagious disease, attended with 
fits of violent coughing, terminating with a kind of 
vomit. 

Wild Cherry, Wild Cer-i; Primus Serotina, which see. 

"Wild Ginger, ■ — Jin-jer; Asarum Canadense, Canada 
snakeroot, a native plant. [losa. 

Wild Yam; a native herbaceous climber, Dioscorea vil- 

Willow, Wil-o: shrubs and trees of the genus Salix. 

"Willow-Herb, Wil-o-Herb: Epilobium augustifolium, a 
native showy plant. [grape. 

Wine, Win : a fermented liquor, obtained from the 

Wines, 3Iedicated, "Winz, Med-i-ka-ted; solutions of 
medicinal substances in wine. 

Wintergrecn, Win-ter-grtn: Gaultheria procumbent, a 
pretty little evergreen shrub. 

Wintergreen Oil, — CTl ; an oil obtained from winter- 
green herb, used to prepare salicylic acid, as it is mainly 
methyl-salicylic acid. 

Witch-Hazel, WiQ-Hd-iel; Hamamelia Virginica, an 
indigenous shrub with yellow blossoms; the bark and 
leaves of which are astringent. 

Wolffian Bodies, TVial-fi-an B6d-iz; preliminary or 
false kidneys, in the third month of the foetus. 

Wolfsbane, Wialfs-ban: Aconitnm Xapellus, which see. 

Womb, Wuim; the Uterus, which see. 

Womb, Inflammation of. See Uteritis. 

"Womb, Falling of. See Prolapsus Uteri. 

Wood Alcohol, Tor Spirit: ) Wild Al'ko-hol: methylic 
alcohol, a liquid produced by destructive distillation 
of wood. 

Wood Charcoal, — Cqr-kol; carbon obtained by burn- 
ing wood with insufficient air for perfect combustion. 

"Wood Creasote, — Kri-a-sot; creasote obtained from 
pine tar. 

Wood Xaptha, — Xap-ta: wood alcohol. 

Wormiana Os, Wur-mi-a-na Os; small bones some- 
times found in the sutures of the cranium. 



274 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Worms, Wurmz. See Vermes. 

Wormseed, (American,) Wiirm-sed; the seed of Chen- 
opodium an th elm inticum . 

Wormseed, ( Levant: ) the dried flower-heads of a Rus- 
sian species of Artemisia, supposed to be A. Santonica. 

Wound, TTuind, or VYsnd; a solution of continuity, 
i. e., a cut or bruise, in a soft part of the body or limbs. 

Wourara, or Wourali, Wui-rd-ra, or Wui-rd-lj; a name 
for curaria. 

Wrist, Rist; the carpus, composed of eight bones. 

Wrist-Drop, — Drop: paralysis of the muscles of the 
hand, by contact with lead poison. 

Wry-Neck, Rj-Nek; Torticollis, a permanent inclination 
of the head to one side. 

Xantliin, Zan-tin; a substance that forms a species of 

urinary calculus; also applied to the coloring matter of 

madder. 
Xanthodontous, Zan-to-don-tus; having yellow teeth. 
Xanthorrhiza Apiifolia, Zan-to-r|-za Ap-i-fca-li-a; 

a southern plant, with a yellow root, used as a tonic. 
Xanthoxylum Americanum, Zan-toks-i-lum A-mer-i- 

kd-num; the prickly ash, a native shrub, the berries 

and bark of which are used as a tonic and stimulant. 
Xeroderma, Zer-o-der-ma; a dry, harsh condition of 

the skin. [of the eyes. 

Xerophthalmia, Zer-of-tal-mi-a; a dry inflammation 
Xiplioid, Zj-fffd; sword like; applied to the ensiform 

cartilas-e of the sternum. 



Yarrow, Yar-o; Achillea Millefolium, a common weed, 

used as a tonic. 
Yellow Bark, Yel-o Bqrk; the variety of cinchona 

yielded by Cinchona Calisaya. 
Yellow Dock, — Dok; Rumex crispns; an astringent. 
Yellow Jasmine, — Jas-min; Gelsemium sempervirens, 

the fresh root of which is used as an arterial sedative. 



POCKET LEXICON. 275 

Yellow Fever, Yel-o Ft-ver; an epidemic, remittent 

fever, attended with yellow skin, from hepatic disorder; 

very malignant and fatal in southern localities. 
Yellow Parilla, — Pa-ril-a; Mcnispermum Canadense, 

the root of which is an alterative. 
Yellow Prussiate of Potash, — PriiJ-i-at ov Pot-aJ"; 

common name for ferrocyanide of potassium. 
Yellow Root, — Hydrastis Canadensis, an indigenous 

plant, the root of which is a valuable remedy. 
Yerbe Santa, Yer-bt> San-ta: a Californian plant, Eri- 

odyction glutinosum, used in bronchitis. 



Zinc, Zink: a metallic element, the salts of which are 

used in medicine. [sulphuric acid. 

Zinc Sulphate, — Sul-fat: a combination of zinc and 
Zingiber Officinale, Zin-ji-ber Of-i-si-na-lt ; a plant 

of India, the source of ginger root. 
Zoanthropia, Zo-an-tro-pi-a: a monomania, causing 

the patient to think himself an animal. [life. 

Zoismus, Zo-is-mus; animality: the nature of animal 
Zona. Z6-na; a zone, or belt; applied to the shingles. 
Zooehemical, Zo-o-kem-i-kal ; relating to animal 

chemistry. 
Zoog-eny, Zo-oj-en-i: the generation of animal life. 
Zoology. Zo-61 Q-ji; the science of animal existence. 
Zoophyte, Z6-o-fit; a body once supposed to partake of 

the nature of both animal and vegetable life. 
Zootomy, Zo-ot-Q-mi: the anatomy of the lower animals. 
Zoster, Zos-ter; a species of erysipelas that encircles 

the body. [on the vertebral bones. 

Zygapophysis, Zig-a-pof-i-sis; the yoke-like process 
Zygoma, Zi-gQ-ma; the cheek bone. 
Zygomatic Arch, Zig-o-mat-ik Rrq; the arch formed 

by the junction of the zygomatic process of the malar 

and temporal bones. 
Zygomatic Muscles, — 31us-lz; major and minor , arising 

from the cheek bone and connecting with the mouth. 
Zymosis, Zi-mo-sis; fermentation: applied to diseases 

resulting from miasmatic influences. 



APPENDIX. 



POISONS AND THEIR ANTIDOTES. 

For the convenience of the inexperienced student of 
medicine, the druggist, and others, who may be called 
upon to render immediate aid in the case of a person 
who has taken poison, the following list of poisons and 
their antidotes is here inserted, to enable them to select 
some remedy without loss of time. The list embraces 
everything that is known to be fatally poisonous in its 
effects on the human constitution, including some things 
for which there is not known to be any positive or 
reliable antidote. 

Most mineral poisons have such qualities as that while 
they may remain in the stomach for a time, other agents, 
if promptly administered, will form such chemical union 
with them, and so change their action that they will be 
no longer dangerous, and may be removed at leisure by 
simple means. Such agents are genuine antidotes. 

But there are many animal and vegetable products 
possessing more active properties, whose effect on the 
system is so sudden and destructive that they must be 
immediatly removed from the stomach, or involved in 
some albuminous, mucilaginous, or oleaginous substance, 
that will prevent their absorption into the circulating 
fluids until means are adopted for their removal. There- 
fore, when a person has taken poison, there should be 
administered as soon as possible a small draught of one 
or the other of the above named remedies, made thick and 



POCKET LEXICOX. 277 

of the usual temperature of water. Avoid filling the 
stomach, or relaxing it with warm drinks, which favor 
the absorption of the poison. 

The use of charcoal has been recommended in the treat- 
ment of all vegetable poisons whose active principle is 
alkaloid, as well as in most animal poisons. It has great 
absorbent powers, and being entirely neutral and harm- 
less ma}- be used freely without any danger. It should 
be pulverized, and moistened only enough to swallow 
readily. 

The next step is the use of the stomach pump, or, for 
the want of one, the administration of a promptly acting 
emetic. Nauseating drugs should be avoided, such as 
lobelia, ipecac, tobacco, etc., for the reason that they 
are slow to act, and require a large amount of fluid in 
the stomach, which promotes the absorption and distri- 
bution of the poison: but in preference use common table 
salt, ground mustard from the caster, sulphate of zinc, 
sulphate of copper, white vitriol, or tartar emetic. The 
action of the emetic may be facilitated by tickling the 
throat with a feather or the finger. 

After the stomach has been relieved, another mouthful 
or two of the demulcent, albuminous, or oleaginous pre- 
paration should be given, for the purpose of taking up 
any remainder of the poison left behind: and shortly 
afterward a light drink of diluted vinegar or lemonade 
may be given to advantage. 

In the mean time the skillful physician should be 
called, to give the patient the benefit of his knowledge 
and experience. 



278 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

POISONS AND ANTIDOTES. 

The Poison precedes the Dash; the Antidote follows. 

Poison Unknown — Calcined Magnesia, Pulverized 
Charcoal, Hydrated Peroxide of Iron, equal parts. 

ACIDS. 

Acetic Acid — Magnesia; Calcined Magnesia; Chalk ; 

Carbonate of Soda. 
Arsenic Acid — Hydrated Peroxide of Iron; dialyzed 

Iron, followed by a drink of solution of Bicarbonate of 

Soda. 
Arsenious Acid — Same as above. 

Carbonic Acid Gas — Open air, Stimulants and douche. 
Chlorohydric Acid — Carbonate of Soda; Chlorine 

inhaled cautiously; Ammonia inhaled cautiously. 
Citric Acid — Magnesia: Chalk; Carbonate of Soda; 

Carbonate of Potassa; Carbonate of Lime. 
Muriatic Acid — Carbonate of Soda; Carbonate of Lime; 

Carbonate of Potassa; Carbonate of Magnesia. 
Nitric Acid, (Agua Fortis) — Carbonate of Lime; 

Magnesia. 
Oxalic Acid — Carbonate of Lime; Magnesia. 
Phosphoric Acid — Ammonia; Chlorinated water; Mag- 
nesia; cold water. 
Prussic Acid — Ammonia, concentrated; Chlorine, 

liquid; cold douche to the head; stimulants. 
Sulphurie Acid, ( Oil of Vitriol) — Magnesia; Carbonate 

of Magnesia: Carb. Lime: Chalk: no water. 
Sulphurous Acid Gas — Cold affusions to the head; 

blood-letting; artificial respiration. 
Tartaric Acid — Carbonate of Lime; Carb. Magnesia; 

Plaster from the ceiling. 

Acetate of Copper, {Verdigris) — Albumen, ( white of 
egg,) Iron; Milk; no vinegar. 

Acetate of Lead, (Sugar of Lead) — Sulphate of Mag- 
nesia; Phosphate of Soda; Iodide of Potassium. 

Acetate of Morphia — Infusion of Galls; Green Tea or 
Coffee, stimulants, dash of cold water. 



POCKET LEXICOX. 279 

Acetate of Zinc — Carbonate of Soda, in solution; Al- 
bumen and Miik. 

Aconite, (Monkshood) — 4 or 5 grains Tartar Emetic, or 
20 grains Sulphate of Zinc, every fifteen minutes, 
until vomiting is produced; clysters of strong soap- 
suds, to clear the bowels: after this, hot coffee, and 
vinegar diluted should be drank; keep the patient 
roused. 

Actaea Spicata, (Baneberry) — Same as for Aconite. 

iEsculus Ohioensis, (Buckeye ) — Ammonia; Alcohol; 
or same as for Aconite. [halation. 

JEther. I Chloric, Nitric, Sulphuric) — Ammonia by in- 

yEthusia Cynapium. ( Common Fool's Parsley — Same 
as for Aconite. 

Agraricus. ( Mushroom ) — Same as for Aconite. 

Alcohol — Solution of Acetate of Ammonia; or emetic 
of White Vitriol, or Tartar Emetic, with casters of 
salt and water: bleeding. 

Almonds. Bitter — Same as for Aconite. 

Aluminate of Potassium, ( Alum ) — Carbonate of Soda; 
vegetable acids, such as vinegar, lemon juice, etc. 

Amanita. Muscaria. ( Truffles) — Same as for Aconite. 

Ammonia. (Hartshorn) — Vinegar: lemon juice, and 
demulcents. 

Ammoniacal Vapor — Vapor of Vinegar: steam. 

Amygdalus Communis — See Almond, Bitter. 

Amygdalus Persiea, ( Peach N i — Same as for Aconite. 

Anagallis Arvensis. ( J/eadou: Pimpernel) — Charcoal; 
Tannic Acid; Green Tea. 

Anda Gomesii — Same as for Aconite. 

Anemone Pulsatilla. ( Wind Floirer^ — Charcoal; 
emetic of Sulphate of Zinc: or same as for Aconite. 

Antimonial Vapor, ( Vapor of Antimony) — Vapor of 
Vinegar, and Antimony. 

Antimonii Potass.T? Tartras: ( Emetic Thrtar) — Tan- 
nic acid; Astringent infusion: Yellow bark: Green Tea. 

Antimony — Vomiting by drinking warm water, and 
tickling the fauces; followed with astringent drinks; 
Tannic acid; Alkalies. 

Antimony, Oxide of — Same as above. 

Antimony, Wine of — Same as above. 



280 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Apocynum Adrosaemifolium, (Dog's Bane) — Char- 
coal; and same as for Aconite. 

Argentum, (Silver} — Common Table Salt. 

Argenti Nitras, (Lunar Caustic) — Common Table Salt. 

Argenti Oxidi, ( Oxide of Silver) — Common Table Salt. 

Aristolochia Serpentaria, ( Birthicort) — Calcined Mag- 
nesia; or same as for Aconite. [nite. 

Arnica Montana. (Leopard's bane) — Same as for Aco- 

Arsenicnm, (Arsenic) — Dialyzed Iron, followed by a 
draught of solution of Bicarbonate of Sodium; or Tinc- 
ture of Chloride of Iron one drachm, Bicarbonate of 
Sodium, (Potash), onedrachm, tepid water a teaspoon- 
ful, mix and take; Hydrated Magnesia. 

Arseniate of Ammonium — Same as for Arsenic. 

Arseniate of Copper — Same as for Arsenic. 

Arseniate of Potassium — Same as for Arsenic. 

Arseniate of Sodium — Same as for Arsenic. 

Arsenite of Ammonium — Same as for Arsenic. 

Arsenite of Copper — Same as for Arsenic. 

Arsenite of Potassium — Same as for Arsenic. 

Arsenic, White Oxide of — Same as for Arsenic. 

Arsenic, Black Oxide of — Same as for Arsenic. 

Arsenic, Yellow Sulphide of — Same as for Arsenic. 

Arum Maculatum, ( Wakerobin ) — Same as for Aconite. 

Atropa Belladonna, (Deadly Nightshade) — Bromine; 
Chlorine; Iodine; Stimulants: Lime water; Yinegar. 

Atropia — Bromine; Chlorine; Iodine; Stimulants. 

Anrum, ( Gold) — Sulphate of Iron: Mucilage. 

Auri Chloridum, Chloride of Gold) — Sulphate of Iron; 
Mucilage. 

Barium, Chloride of — Sulphate of Magnesia; Sul- 
phate of Sodium. 

Baryta, (Barytes) — Sulphuric Acid, diluted; Sulphate 
of Magnesia; Sulphate of Sodium. 

Belladonna Atropa. See Atropa Belladonna. 

Belladonina — Emetic of Sulphate of Zinc; Iodine. 

Bichromate of Potassium — Carbonate of Potassium; 
Carbonate of Sodium. 

Binoxalate of Potassium, (Salt of Sorrel) — Lime; 
Magnesia; Chalk; Plaster from the ceiling. 



POCKET LEXICON. 281 

Bismuth, Subnitrate of — Mucilage; Milk; Eggs; 
Emetic. 

Bromate of Potassium— Albumen; Starch. 

Bromine — Albumen: Starch: Magnesia. 

Brucea Antidysenterica, (False Angusttira Bark}— 
Same as for Aconite. 

Bryonia Dioica, (Bryony) — If vomiting has resulted, 
give warm water to facilitate it, and follow with strong 
Coffee or diluted Vinegar; but in the absence of vom- 
iting treat as for Aconite; or, administer Bromine or 
Chlorine. 

Caladium Seguinum, ( Dumbean ) — Same as for Bryony. 

Calla Palustris, ( Water Arum ) — Same as for Bryony. 

Calomel — Albumen, from eggs, beaten in milk: or wheat 
flour mixed with milk or water; Gold dust mixed with 
Iron filings. [Bryony. 

Caltlia Palustris, (Marsh Marygold) — Same as for 

Calx, ( Quicklime ) — Mineral Soda Water; dilute acids. 

Camphora. ( Camphor) — An emetic. 

Cantharis Vesicatoria, (Spanish Fly) — Whisky: vom- 
iting by Sweet Oil or Linseed Tea: emollient clysters. 

Carbonic Acid Gas — Ammonia inhaled cautiously; 
dashes of cold water. 

Carburetted Hydrogen Gas, ( Coal Gas) — Fresh air; 
cold effusions to the head; artificial respiration; Chlo- 
rine Gas inhaled. 

Cerbera, ( Strychnia) — Same as for Aconite. 

Cheese — Charcoal: Emetics. 

Chelidonium3Xajus. ( Celandine) — Same as for Bryony. 

Chenopodium Antlielminticum, ( Woormseed) — Same 
as for Aconite. 

Chlorine — Ammonia; Ether by inhalation. 

Chloroform — Ammonia by inhalation; Galvanic shocks 
and artificial breathing. 

Chromium, (Chrome) — Carbonate of Potassium; Car- 
bonate of Lime. 

Cicuta 3Iaculata, (American Hemlock) — Same as for 
Aconite. 

Cinnabar Vermillion, ( Per sulphur 'et of Mercury) — 
Same as for Calomel. 



282 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Citrullus Colocynthis — Bromine ; Chlorine; Iodine; 

or same as for Aconite. [Bryony. 

Clematis Vitalba, ( Virgin's Bower) — Same as for 
Cocculus Inclicus,( Fish Berries) — Bromine; Chlorine; 

Iodine, or same as for Aconite. 
Colchicum Autumnale, (Meadow Saffron) — Same as 

for Aconite. 
Codeia — Infusion of Galls; and same as for Aconite. 

Conium Maculatum, (Hemlock) — Same as above. 
Conine, (a principle derived from the above; — Galls; 

Vinegar. [above. 

Convolvulus Scammonia, (Scammony) — Same as 
Copper, Carbonate, or Oxide of — Same as for Calomel. 
Copper, Sulphate of — Albumen; Iron filings; Ferro^- 

cyanuret of Potassium. 
Corrosive Sublimate — Same as for Calomel. 
Creasote — Albumen; or Milk and Flour. 
Croton Tiglium, ' Purging Croton ) — Same as for Bryony. 
Curare, (Indian War Poison) — Common Salt; Sugar; 

or same as for Aconite. 
Cyclamen Europaeum, (Sow Bread) — Charcoal; or 

same as for Bryony. 
Cynanchum Erectum, (Cynanchum) — Charcoal; or 

same as for Aconite. 
Cytisus Laburnum, (Laburnum) — Bromine; Chlorine; 

Iodine; or same as for Aconite. 

Daplme Gnidium, (Spurge Flax) — Charcoal; or same 

as for Bryony. 
Daphne Mezereum, (Mezereon) — Same as the last. 
Daturia Stramonium, (Thorn Apple) — Bromine; 

Chlorine; Iodine: same as for Aconite. 
Daturina, ( Daturia ) — Charcoal. 
Delphinium Staphisagria, (Stavesavre) — Charcoal, 

same as for Aconite. 
Digitalis Purpurea, (Foxglove) — Infusion of Yellow 

Bark: Stimulants; or same as for Aconite. 
Digitaline — Same as last. 
Dioica Palustris, (Swamp) Leather wood) — Chlorine; 

Bromine; Iodine, or same as for Aconite. 



POCKET LEXICON, 283 

Elaterium Homordiea, Squirting Cucumber — Brom- 
ine: Chlorine: Iodine; or same as for Aconite. 
Elatine — Bromine; Chlorine: Iodine. "Bryony. 

Equisetum Hyemale. I Scourgrasm —Same as for 
Ergot. Spurred Rye — Charcoal: same as for Aconite. 
Emetia or Emetine — Bromine: Chlorine: Iodine. 
Euphorbia Corollata, Spnrgt — Same as for Bryony. 

Fish, Poisonous 01 Decayed — An Emetic and tickling 
of the fauces: purgative or a clyster; Charcoal, or Vin- 
egar and water. 

Fowler's Solution — Lime water to be freely drank. 

Fusel Oil — An active Emetic. 

Gaultheria Procnmbens, ( Oil of Winter Gret 

Same as for Aconite. 

Gelsemium, {Yellow Jessamine) — Ammonia; Char- 
coal: or same as for Aconite. 

Glanders, Equinia or Farcy] — 

Gold. Salts of — Sulphate of Iron: Mucilaginous drinks. 

Helleboru* Niger, I Black Hellebore] — Same as above. 

Hydrochloric Acid. • Muriatic Acid — Ammonia. 

Hyoscyamus Albus, White Henbane — Charcoal; Vin- 
egar: Ammonia; or same as for Aconite. 

Hyoscyamus Niger, Black Henbane — Same as last. 

Hyoscyamia — Bromine: Chlorine; Iodine: Vinegar. 

Hydrargyrum, Mercury — Albumen; Gluten: Iodine. 

Hydrocyanic Acid. Prussic Acid — Dilute Chlorine 
Gas: Ammonia: cold douche. 

Iodine — Gluten; Wheat Flour; Starch. 
Iodides — Gluten; Wheat Flour: Starch. 
Ipecacuanha — Bromine; Chlorine; Iodine: same as for 

Aconite. 
IpoiiicTa Jalapa — Bromine; Chlorine; Iodine: or same 

r Bryony. 
Iron and its Salts — Carbonate of Sodium. 
Iron. Chloride of — Carbonate of Sodium: Magnesia; 

Mucilage. 
Iron. Muriated Tincture of — Carbonate of Sodium. 
Iron. Sulphate of — Carbonate of Sodium: Magnesia: 

Mucilage. 



284 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Jatropa Curcas, (Purging Nut) — Same as for Bryony. 
Juniperus Sabina Oleum, (Savin, Oil of ) — Same as 

for Bryony. 
Juniperus Virginiana Oleum, (Bed Cedar, Oil of ) — 

Same as for Bryony. 

Ealmia Latifolia, ( Sheep Laurel ) — Same as for Aconite. 

Lactuca Virosa, ( Wild Lettuce) — Ammonia; or same as 
for Aconite. 

Laudanum, (Opium) — Four or five graiDS of Tartar 
Emetic, or twenty grains Sulphate of Zinc, every fifteen 
minutes till vomiting results; clysters of strong soap- 
suds, to be followed with a cup of strong Coffee; the 
stomach pump is better than the emetic, where it can 
be used. [Aconite. 

Laurus Campliora, ( Camphor ) — Chlorine; same as for 

Laurel Water — Inhalation of Ammonia; Chlorine; 
Chloroform. 

Lead and its Salts — For the solid forms, Dilute 
Sulphuric Acid; Sulphate of Magnesia and Phosphate 
of Sodium. [nite. 

Lobelia Inflata, (Indian Tobacco) — Same as for Aco- 

Loliuni Temulentum, (Darnel) — Same as for Aconite. 

Mercury and its Salts — Albumen from eggs, beaten 
in milk; or wheat flower mixed in milk or water; 
Gold finely mixed in dust, with fine iron filings or 
powder. nite. 

Melia Azederacli, ( Pride of China) — Same as for Aco- 

Morphia and its Salts, ( Opium) — Remove with stom- 
ach pump; or give four or five grains Tartar Emetic, 
or twenty grains Sulphate of Zinc, every fifteen min- 
utes, until vomiting ensues; also clyster of strong 
soapsuds; avoid giving vegetable acids; after action 
of the above remedies, give a cup of strong Coffee, and 
keep the patient roused. 

Mushrooms, (Fungi) — An emetic followed by Epsom 
Salts, and stimulating clysters; then give small quan- 
tities of brandy and water. 

Muriated Acid Gas — Inhalation of Ammonia, cau- 
tiously. 



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Xarcotina— Astringents: Coffee: Ammonia. 

Nerium Oleander, (Common Oleander) — Same as for 

Aconite. 
Nicotiana Tahacum, ( Tobaevo) — Same as for Aconite. 
Nux Vomica — See Strychnos Xttx Vomica. 

Oil of Hartshorn. ( DippeVs Animal Oil) — Fixed Oils; 
Vinegar: Lemon juice. 

Oil of Tobacco — Charcoal; or same as for Aconite. 

Oil of Turpentine — Ammonia. 

Oleander. See Nerium Oleander, 

Opium and its Preparations — Same as for Lauda- 
num: or Chlorine; Charcoal; Iodine; Bromine; or same 
as for Aconite. 

Papaver Soraniferuin, (P°P1VJ.' — Same as for Aconite, 

Paris Green — Same as for Arsenic. 

Pastinaca Sativa, {Common Parsnip) — Same as for 
•Bryony. 

Phosphorous — Tartar Emetic: Copious draughts of 
Magnesia and Mucilaginous drinks. 

Phytolacca Decandra, {Poke) — Charcoal; and same 
as for Bryony. 

Picrotoxiu — Bromine: Chlorine: Iodine; Charcoal. 

Piper Cuhehaj Calebs) — Charcoal: same as for Bryony. 

Platinum Chloridum, ( Chloride of Platina) — Muriate 
of Ammonia; Soda. 

Poppy — Same as for Aconite. 

Potassa, {Potash) — Fixed Oils; Vinegar: Lemon Juice; 
Citric Acid in solution. 

Potassii Arsenias, : Arsenia.te of Potassium' — Hydra- 
ted Peroxide of Iron. 

Potassii Bicarhonas, ( Saleratns) — Lemon Juice: 
Vinegar. 

Potassii Bichromas. (Bichromate of Potassium) Car- 
bonate of Potassium: Carbonate of Sodium. 

Potassii Broniiduni. ( Bromide of Potassium) — Vege- 
table acids: Tartaric Acid in solution. Lo ar « 

Rotassii Carhonas, ( ' Pcarlash ) — Lemon Juice: Vine- 

Potassii Nitras, {Nitrate of Potassium) — Mucilaginous 
drinks. 



286 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Potassii Cyanidum, ( Cyanide of Potassium) — Sulphate 
of Iron in solution. 

Potassii Sulphuretum, (Sulphuret of Potassium) — 
Chloride of Sodium; Chlorinated Soda. 

Potassii Iodidum, {Iodide of Potassium) — Gluten; 
Wheat Flour; Starch. 

Potato Bug, (Lytt<( Vittata) — Emetic of Sweet Oil, Su- 
gar and water, or Linseed Tea with emollient clysters. 

Primus Caroliniana, {Wild Orange) — Same as for 
Aconite. 

Primus Lauro-Cerasus, ( Cherry Laurel) — Same as for 
Aconite. 

Primus Nigra, {Black Cherry) — Same as for Aconite. 

Primus Virginiana, ( Wild Cherry) — Same as for 
Aconite. 

Putrid Animal Matter — Ammonia; Tonics, Scutel- 
laria lateriflora. 

Babies Canina, {Hydrophobia) — The part bitten 
should be cut out, even after being healed, then im- 
mersed in warm "water as long as any blood will flow; 
then cauterize and poultice; Elecampane root, stewed 
in a pint of milk, given in small doses, in the morn- 
ings, the patient fasting until noon, is said to be a cure. 

Ranunculus Acris, ( Crowfoot) — Charcoal; or same as 
for Bryony. [Gluten. 

Red Precipitate, ( Red Oxide of Mercury) — Albumen; 

Rhododendron, Chrysanthum — Charcoal; or same 
as for Bryony. 

Ricinus Communis, {Castor Oil _p7rrHf) — Charcoal; 
same as for Bryony. 

Robinia Pseudo-Acacia, {Locust tree) — Charcoal, or 
same as for Aconite. 

Ruta Graveolens, {Euc) — Charcoal; same as last. 

Sambucus Canadensis, {Elder) — Charcoal; same as 

for Aconite. 
Sausage Poison — Charcoal. 

Scilla Maritima, {Squill) — Same as for Aconite. 
Secale Cornutum, {Ergot, fymrred Pyc) — Camphor; or 

same as for Aconite. 



POCKET LEXICON. 287 

Serpent Bites— Apply a cupping glass over the wound, 
or a tight ligature above it; soak in warm water: then 
cauterize, and apply lint, saturated with Olive Oil and 
Hartshorn; frequent draughts of Whisky are effica- 
cious: also, Ammonia, and Scutellaria. 

Silver. Nitrate of. {Lunar Caustic ) — Common table 
Salt; Albumen. [Lemon Juice. 

Sodii Carbonas. ( Carbonate of Sodium — Vinegar; 

Solanum Dulcamara, {Bitter Sweet; — Charcoal; or 
same as for Aconite. 

Spegelia Marilandica, (Pink Boot ) — Charcoal: same 
as for Ac on ire. 

Stalagmitis Canibogioides, (Gamboge) — Charcoal; 
same as for Bryony. Flour. 

Standi Chloriduin, ( Chloride of Tin] — Albumen: Milk; 

Sting: of Insects. See Insects. 

Strychnia — Same as for Aconite. [Aconite. 

Strychnos Ignatii. | St. Ignatius' Bean^ — Same as for 

Strychnos Nax Vomica — Same as for Aconite. 

Sulphate of Indig-o — Magnesia; Lime: Milk. 

Sulphuretted Hydrogen Gas — Chlorine inhalation. 

Symplocarpus Fcetida, (Skunk Cabbage) — Charcoal; 
or same as for Aconite. 

Tansy. Oil of — Charcoal; or same as for Bryony. 

Taxus Baccata. Yew — Charcoal: same as for Aconite. 

Tin. Muriate of — Albumen; Milk, copiously drank. 

Turpentine, Oil of — Ammonia. 

Turpeth Mineral, I Sulphate of Peroxide of Mercury) 
— Mucilage; Albumen. 

Yeratrum Alba, V. Niger, V. Viride, (Hellebore) — 

Same as for Aconite. 
Yirdigris (Subacetate of Copper} — Albumen: Milk: Iron 

filings: Ferrocyanuret of Potassium. 

TThite Precipitate. (Ammouiated Chloride of Mercury) 

— Mucilage: Fixed Oils. "Potassium. 

TToorara, ( War Poison of Guiana) — Iodine; Iodide of 

Yew — Charcoal: or same as for Aconite. 

Zinc, and Salts of — Carbonate of Sodium; Albumen; 
Tannic Acid: Astringents. 



288 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

ABBREVIATIONS USED IN PRESCRIPTIONS, 

With the Latin Terms in full, and Translated into 
English. 

A.; aa.; or ana.; — Of each ingredient. 

Abclom., Abdomen; — The belly. 

Abs. Febre, Absente febre; — In the absence of fever. 

Acm., Acme; — The hight of the fever. 

Ad. or Add., Adde et addatur; — Add; or, to be added. 

Ad 2 vie, Ad duas vices; — At twice taking. 

Ad Lib., Ad libitum; — At pleasure. 

Admov., Admoveatur; — Let there be applied. 

Adst. febre, Adstante febre;— When the fever is on. 

Agit. vas., Agitato vase; — Shake the phial. 

Aliquant., Aliquantillum; — A very little. 

Aliquot., Aliquoties; — Some; sometimes. 

Altern.; Alternus; — Alternate. 

Altern. nor., Alternis horis; — Every second hour. 

Altern. dieb., Alternis diebus; — Every alternate day. 

Apert., Apertus; — Clear; open. 

Aperi., Aperiens; — A gentle purge. 

Applic., Applicetur; — Let there be applied. 

Aq., Aqua; — Water. Aquas; — Of water. 

Aq. bull., Aqua bulliens: — Boiling water. 

Aq. comm., Aqua communis: — Common water. 

Aq. dest., Aqua destillata: — Distilled water. 

Aq. ferv., Aqua fervens; — Hot water. 

Aq. font., Aqua fontana; — Spring water. 

Aq. marin., Aqua marina; — Sea water. 

Aq. pluv,, Aqua pluvialis: — Rain water. 

Aq. pur., Aqua pura; — Pure water. 

B. A., Balneum arenae — A sand bath. 

Bain, mariae, Balneum mariae; — A salt water bath. 

Bain, tep., Balneum tepidum; — A warm bath. 

Bain, vap., Balneum vaporis; — A vapor bath. 

Bals., Balsamum; — Balsam. 

B. M., Bene misce; — Mix well. 



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Bib., Bibe, or bibat; — Drink, or Let him drink. 

Bis ind., Bis indies; — Twice a day. 

Bol., Bolus;— A pill, or ball. 

Bull., Bulliat, or Bulliens; — Let it boil; or, boiling. 

Buty., Butyrum;— Butter. 

C, Congius; — A gallon. 

Calef., Calefactus: — Made warm. 

Cap., Capiat; — Let him take. 

Cat., Cataplasma; — A poultice. 

Catli., Catharticus; — A cathartic. 

C. C, Cornucervi; — Hartshorn. 

C. M., Cras mane; — Tomorrow morning. 

C. N., Cras nocte: — Tomorrow night. 

Cit., Cito; or, Citissime;— Soon; as quickly as possible. 

Coclil. Amp., Cochleare amplum; — A large spoonful. 

Coclil. Infant., Cochleare infantis; — A child's spoonful. 

Coct., Coction; — Boiling. 

Col., Colatus; — Strained. 

Colat., Colatur; — Let it be strained. 

Comp., Compositus: — Compounded. 

Conf., Confectio; — A confection. 

Cont., Continuo; — To continue. 

Cont. Bern., Continuentur remedia; — Let the medicines 

be continued. 
Contu., Contusio; — To bruise, or crush. 
Coqu., Coquantur; — Let them be boiled. 
Cort., Cortex; — Bark. 
Crast.,Crastinus; — For tomorrow. 
C. V., Cras Yespere: — Tomorrow evening. 
Cuj., Cujus; — Of which. 
Cuju3l., Cujuslibet: — Of any. 
Cyath. theae., Cyatho theae; — A teacupful. 
Cyath Vina., Cyatho Yinaris; — A wine-glass full. 

Beaur. pil.,Deaurentui- pilulae; — Let the pills be gilded. 
Beb. spiss., Debita spissitudo; — A proper consistence. 
Decub., Decubitus; — Lying down; or retiring to bed. 
Becub. Hor , Decubitus Hora; — At bed time. 
Be d. in d. De die in diem; — From day to day 
Bee, Decanta; — Decanted. 



290 MEDICAL 

Dej. Alv., Dejectionis alvi; — Stools; fascal evacuations. 

Det., Detur; — Let it be given. 

Dext. Int., Dextra lateralis: — Right side. 

Dieb. alt , Diebnr alternis: — Every other day. 

Dieb. tert., Diebus tertiis: — Every third day. 

Dig., Digeratur: — Let it be digested. 

Dil., Dilutus:— Diluted. 

Dim., Dimidus: — One-half. 

Div., Divide: — Divide. 

Donee alv. sol. fuer., Donee alvus solutas fuerit: — 

until the bowels are moved. 
Drach., Drachma; — A drachm. [tinues. 

Durant. dol., Durante dolore; — While the pain con- 

Ead., Eadem: — The same. 

Ed., Edulcora: — Sweeten. 

Efterv., Effervesentia;— Effervescence. 

Enem., Enema; — A clyster. 

Evan., Evanesco: — To disappear. 

Extr., Extractum: — Extract. 

Exhib., Exhibiatur: — Let it be given. [leather. 

Ext. sup. alut., Extende super alutam; — Spread on 

Ext., Extensus; — Spread. 

F., ft., Fiat; — Let a — be made. 

F. S. A., Fiat secundum artem; — Let it be made accord- 
ing to the rules of the art. 

F.h., Fiat haustus; — Let a draught be made. 

F. pil., Fac pillulam; — Make a pill. 

Feb. dur., Febre durante: — During the fever. 

Fern, intern., Femoribus internis; — To the inner part 
of the thigh. 

Flor.; Flores; — Flowers. 

Fl., Fluidus; — Liquid: by measure. 

Form., Formula: — A prescription. 

Fot., Fotula: — A fomentation. 

Frust., Frustillatim; — In small pieces. 

Garg., Gargarisma; — A gargle. 

Gel,, Gelatina: — Jelly. 

Gel. quav., Gelatina quavis: — Any kind of jelly. 

Glob., Globulus;— A little ball. 



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Grad., Gradatim: — By slow degrees. 

Grat., Grata: Gratum: — Agreeable; pleasant. 

G. G. G., Gurnini guttae Ganibiae; — Gamboge. 

Gr., Granum; — A grain. 

Gtt., Gutta;— A drop. Guttae; — drops. 

Haec Noct., Haec Nocte: — This night. 
Hor. decub., Hora decubitus: — On going to bed. 
Hirud., Hirudo; — A leech. 
H. S., Hora somni; — On retiring to rest. 
Hor. Un. Spat., Horse unius spatio; — At the end of an 
hour. [hours. 

Hor. interna., Horis interrnediis; — At the intermediate 
Hor. 34 > Horae quadrante; — Quarter of an hour. 
Hvd., Hydor:— Water. 
Hydr., Hydrargyrum: — Mercury; calomel. 

Impon., Imponatur: — Let there be put on. 

Impr., Imprimis: — First. 

Ind.. Indies: — From day to day, or daily. 

Indie, Indicaverit; — Indicates. 

In pulm.; In pulmentum; — In gruel. 

Inf., lnfusum: — Infusion. 

Infund., Infundatur: — Let there be infused. 

Inj. enem., Injiciatur enema: — Let a clyster be given. 

Inject., Injectio; — An injection. 

Interna., Intermedius; — Intermediate. 

Jul,, Julepus: — A mixture. 
Jux., Juxta; — Near to. 

L-act., Lactis: Lacte: — Of milk; in milk. 

Lat. dol., Latere dolente; — To the side affected. 

!Lb. Libra; — A pound weight, or wine pint. 

Una., Limones; — Lemons. 

Lin., Linteum; — Lint. 

L.iq., Liquor: — Liquor. 

L,ot., Lotio; — Lotion. 

Lumb., Lumborum: — The loins. 

M., Misce; — Mix: 

Mac, Macera; — Macerate. 



292 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Man., Manipulus; — A handful. 

Mane pr., Mane primo; — Very early in the morning. 

Max., Maximus; — The greatest. 

Mat., Matutine; — In the forenoon. 

Mediet., Medietas: — Half. 

Meli., Melior; — Better. 

Mi. pan., Mica panis; — Crumb of bread. 

Min., Minimum; — The 60th part of a drachm measure; 

very small. 
Misc., Misceatur;— Let it be well mixed. 
Mist., Mistura: — A mixture. 
Mitt., Mitte; — Send; — Let there be sent. 
Mitig., Mitigatio; — Alleviation. 

Mod. prae., Modo praescripto; — In the manner directed. 
Mor. sol., More solito; — In the usual way. 
Mac,, Mucilago; — Mucilage. 

N„ Nocte;— Night. 
Nig., Nigrum; — Black. 
Ni., Nisi; — Unless. 
Nili., Nihil; — Nothing. 
No., Numero; — In number. 

N. P, S., Nomen proprium signetur; — Write the com- 
mon name upon the label. 
Nup., Nuper; — Lately. 

Obst., Obstante: — Preventing. 

Oct., Octo;— Eight. 

O., Octarius; — A pint. 

Ol., Oleum;— Oil. 

Ol. lini. s. i., Oleum lini sine igni; — Cold drawn lin- 
seed oil. • [hour. 

Omn. alt. hor., Omnibus alternis horis; — Every other 
" hor., Omni hora; — Every hour. 
" bid., Omni biduo; — Every two days. 
" bih., Omni bihorio; — Every two hours. 
" man., Omni mane; — Every morning. 
" noct., Omni nocte; — Every night. 
" quadr. hor., Omni quadrante horae; — Every quar- 
ter of an hour. 

O. O. O., Oleum Olivae Optimum; — Best Olive oil. 

Opt., Optimus;— Best. 



POCKET LEXICON. 293 

Ovil. jus., Ovillum jusculum; — Mutton broth. 
Ov., Ovum: — An egg. 

Ovi. Vit., Ovi vitillum; — The yolk of an egg. 
Oxym., Oxyinel; — Honey and vinegar. 

P., Pondere; — By weight. 
P. iE., Partes aequales; — Equal parts. 
Pect., Pectus; — Breast. 
Pedil, Pediluvium; — A bath for the feet. 
Perg. in us. med., Perga in usu medicinaruin; — Con- 
tinue to use the medicine. 
Perfric, Perfrictus; — Let it be rubbed. 
Part, aff., Partem affectam; — The part affected. 
Part, dolent., Partem dolentem; — The part in pain. 
Part, vie, Partitis vicibus; — To be given a part at a 

time 
Per. op. emet,, Peracta operatione emetici; — When 

the emetic has ceased to operate. 
Pil., Pilula; Pilule;— A pill; pills. 
Pomer., Pomeridianus: — The afternoon. 
Post sing. sed. liq., Post singulus sedes liquidus; — 

After every loose evacuation. 
Pro rat. set., Pro ratione aetatis; — According to the age 

of the patient. [case. 

P. K. N., Pro re nata; — According to the nature of the 
Pro pot. coin., Pro potu communi; — For a common 

drink. 
Pot., Potus; — A beverage. 
Postul., Postulent; — May require. 

Praep., Praeparatus; — Prepared; let them be prepared. 
Prim., Primus; — First. 
Pug., Pugillus; — A handful. 
Pulv., Pulvis; — Powder. 
Pulv. Subt., Pulvis Subtillisemus; — The very finest 

powder. 
Pur., Purificatus; — Purified. 

Quad., Quadrantis: — Quarter. 
O. P., Quantum placet; — As much as you please. 
Q. S. Quantum sufficit; — As much as is sufficent. 
<;uadrilior, Quadrihorio; — Every four hours. 



294 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Quadrupl., Quadruplicate; — Four times as much. 
Quamp., Quamprimum; — Immediately. 
Quib., Quibus; — To which; with which. 
Quiesc, Quiescat; — It may rest. 
Q. V., Quantum volueris; — As much as you wish. 

R., Recipe; — Take. 

Rati., Radix; — Root. 

Has., Rasurae; — Shavings. 

Rat., Ratio; — Proportion. 

Rect., Rectificatus; — Rectified. 

Red., Reductus; — Reduced. 

Red. in pulv., Reductus in pulverem; — Reduced to 

a powder. 
Reg. hep., Regio hepatis; — Region of the liver. 
Reg. umb., Regio umbilici; — Region of the umbilicus. 
Reli., Reliquus; — The remainder. 
Repet., Repetatur; — Repeat; to be repeated. 
Retin., Retinendus; — Retained. 

S., Signa. — Write; give directions. 

S. A., Secundum artem; — According to art. 

Saccli., Saccharum; — Sugar. 

Sacch. Alb., Saccharum Alba; — White sugar. 

Saep., Saepe; — Often. 

Saep., Saepissime; — Very often. 

Sang., Sanguis; — Blood. 

Sang, miss., Sanguinis missura; — Blood-letting. 

Scap., Scapula; — The shoulder blade. [ach. 

Scrob. cord., Scrobiculus cordis; — The pit of the stoin- 

Sec., Secundis; — Second. 

Secu., Secundum; — According to. 

Sem., Semen; — Seed. 

Semili., Semihora; — Half an hour. 

Semidr., Semidrachma; — Half a drachm. 

Sept., Septimana; — A week. 

Seq., Sequens; — Following. 

Seq. luce, Sequenti luce; — The following day. 

Serv., Serva; — Preserve or keep. 

Sesq., Sesqui; — One and a half. 

Sesquih.., Sesquihora; — One and a half hour. 

Sesquinun., Sesquinuncia; — One and a half ounce. 






POCKET LEXICON. 295 

Sesquid., Sesquidrachma; — One and a half drachm. 

Si n. val., Si non valeat: — If it does not answer. 

Si op. sit, Si opus sit; — If there be occasion. 

Si vir. perm., Si vires perinittanc: — If the strength 

will bear. 
Sig., Signatura; — A label, or direction. 
Sign., Signetur:— Let it be marked. 
Sis;. n - P r -> Signetur nomine proprio;— Write upon it 

the usual name. 
Sing., Singulorum: — Of each. 
Solu., Solutio, — Solution. 
Solv., Solve: — Dissolve. 
Som., Somnus; — Sleep. 
Soni. hor., Somni hora; — Bedtime. 
Spr., Spiritus; — Spirit. 
Ss., Semis;— Half. 
St., Stet:— Let it stand. 
Stat., Statim;— Directly; immediately. 
Sub fin. coct., Sub finem coctionis; — When the boiling 

is nearly finished. 
Subsulp., Subsulphas; — A subsulphate. 
Subtep., Subtepidus: — Lukewarm. 
Subt,, Subtillis:— To a fine powder. 

Sum., Sumo;— To take; to be taken. [this. 

Sum. tal., Sumat talem:— Let the patient take one like 
Superb., Suberbibo: — To drink after. 
S. V., Spiritus vinosus;— Spirit of wine. 
S. V. R., Spiritus vinosus rectificatus;— Spirit of wine 

rectified. 
S. V. T., Spiritus vinosus tenuis;— Proof spirit; half 

alcohol, and half water. 
Supr., Supra; — Above. 
Syr., Syrupus; — Syrup. 

Tenacit., Tenacitus: — Tenacity, or consistency. 

Tempef., Tempefactus: — Made warm. 

Ter.. Tero: — To rub: to be rubbed. 

T. O., Tinctura Opii: — Tincture of opium. 

T. O. C, Tinctura Opii Camphorata; — Paregoric elixir. 

Tr. Tinct., Tinctura; — Tincture. 

Trit.. Tritura; — Triturate. 



296 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Troch., Trochiscus; — A lozenge. 

Tuss. mol., Tussis molestante, — AVhen the cough is 
troublesome. 

TJlt., Ultimus;— The last. 

Ult. prsescr., Ultimo praescriptus; — The last ordered. 

Umb., Umbilicus; — The navel. 

Unc, Uncia; — An ounce. [half. 

line. c. sem., Unciam cum semisse; — An ounce and a 

Ung., Unguentum; — Ointment. 

Urgen., Urgente; — Urgent. 

TJrgen. tus., Urgente tussi; — Troublesome cough. 

Usq. ut liq. anim., Usque ut liquerit animus; — Until 

fainting is produced. 
U. S. P., United States Pharmacopoeia. 
Utend., Utendus; — To be used. 
Utat., Utatus; — Let him make use of . 
Utri. lib., Utrius libet; — Which of the two he prefers. 

Vac, Yaccinatio; — The act of inoculating. 

Vac. var., Vaccinae variolse; — Cowpox. 

Vac. lac, Vaccinum lac: — Cow's milk. 

Vent., Ventriculus; — The stomach. 

V. O. S., Vitello ovi solutus; — Dissolved in the yolk of 

an egg. 
Venes., Venesectio; — Bleeding. 
V. S. B., Venesectio brachii; — Bleed in the arm. 
Vit., Vitrum; — A glass. 
Vom., Yomitio; — A vomiting. 

Zz., Zinziber; — Ginger; anciently Myrrh. 

TT\, Minimum;— a minim. 
Gr., Grana;— a grain. 
^, Scrupulum;— a scruple. 
5, Drachma; — a drachm. 
f3, Fluidrachma;— a fluid drachm. 
5, Uncia;— an ounee troy. 
fS, Fluid uncia;— a fluid ounce. 
lb, Libra;— a pound. 
ss, Sessimis;— half. 

j, one;— ij, two;— iij, three;— v> five;— vi f six, etc.;— X y ten; 
— xi, eleven, etc. 



POCKET LEXICON. 297 

THE METRIC SYSTEM OF WEIGHTS, 

"With a Form of Prescription and Scale of Doses. 

The metric, or decimal system, was first suggested by 
French scientists about the year 1790, with a view of mak- 
ing all measures of length, volume, and weight uniform 
throughout the world. It comprises the following units 
of measure: 

The meter, the unit of length,=the ten millionth part 
of the terrestrial meridian, or the distance between the 
pole and the equator=39.370432 inches. 
The liter, the unit of capacity=a cube of the tenth part 

of a meter=l. 0567454 wine quart. 
The gram, 'the unit of weight=the weight of a cubic cen- 
timeter of water at its maximum density (4° Cent.)= 
15.43234874 grains. In medicine, the gram is the unit 
of weight, and the cuhic centimeter, or a measure of one 
gram of water, is the unit of volume; practically the 
two terms are equivalent, except with very heavy or 
very light liquids. 

The system is the most accurate, consistent, and con- 
venient one known; simpler than others as our money is 
simpler than pounds, shillings, and pence; multiplying 
and dividing by a mere shifting of the decimal point to 
the right or left; giving finer subdivisions than other 
systems, and saving money in business to such an extent 
that competent authorities compute that the London and 
Northwestern Railway alone would annually save £10,000 
sterling by the use, in all its computations, of the metric 
instead of the old system. 

There are no tables, scales, or complicated relations, the 
meter measuring every possible dimension, the liter every 
capacity, the gram e7ery weight. 



298 MEDICAL STUDENT'S 

Physicians should employ this system because of its 
great convenience in writing and compounding prescrip- 
tions, in dividing doses and in computing quantities re- 
quired during given times; because of its safety, due to its 
uniformity and simplicity. It may be learned in five 
minutes. In complexity there is danger, and the resem- 
blance of the signs of the scruple, drachm and ounce has 
more than once proved fatal to human life. The metric 
system dispenses with the signs of the quantities, employs 
Arabic figures instead of Roman numerals, and assures 
the physician of more competent service because from 
more educated pharmacists, such being always the first 
to adopt it. It is decimal, and a perpendicular line in- 
stead of the decimal points obviates any possibility of 
error from this source. It is allied to the change already 
made by Americans from pounds, shillings and pence to 
dollars and cents. 

The physician should employ the Metric system be- 
cause of its delicacy and accuracy for the chemist and 
the pharmacist; and here the beauty of the system is 
especially apparent, for it provides denominations of 
weights applicable to the smallest quantity which the 
physician can prescribe, the old grain being by far too 
large and coarse a unit for modern medicine. 

Surgeon-General AYoodworth, of the IT. S. Marine Hos- 
pital Service, in 1878 issued a circular, with the approval 
of Secretary Sherman, requiring medical officers of the 
Marine Hospital Service to make use hereafter for all 
official, medical, and pharmaceutical purposes, of the 
Metric System of Weights and Measures, which had al- 
ready, under the act of July 18, 1866, been adopted by 
this service for the purveying of medical supplies. 

To understand the metric system thoroughly, and to 



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299 



use it intelligently, a person should forget the units of 
length, volume, and weight, to which he has been accus- 
tomed, and should, at once and definitely, familarize his 
senses with the new measures, as they are brought into 
daiiv use, irrespective of the old system. It is simply an 
arbitrary rule which makes a grain of opium a medium 
dose for an adult; it may be a maximum dose for one and 
a minimum for another. To supply a practical guide to 
physicians a list of the minimum and maximum doses of 
the more common drugs, very nearly equalling the doses 
usually employed, is given. For those who wish to con- 
vert the value of doses in the old system to the new, the 
following facts and table are given. 

3Ietric Equivalents. 



Si (Troy)=4S0 grains = 31 
5i = 60 grains = 6 

1 grain = 
% grain = 
y s grain = 



103 grams, about 32 
888 grams, about 4 
0648 gram, about 
016 gram, 
008 gram, 



06 

016 

008 



The average (household) teaspoon holds 5 and the 
tablespoon 20 cubic centimeters. 

The following prescription illustrates the method of 
using the system, and the facility of dividing the dose 
in proportion to the age of the patient, the first column 
representing the dose for an adult. The decimal LIXE 
instead of POINTS makes errors impossible. 

Metrical Prescription. 



i? Potassii Acetatis . . . 
Spiritus JEtheris Xitrosi . 

Syrupi Scilla? 

Aquae Menthae Piperita 
Misce. 



(1) 
8 
16 



100 



M 


) (K 


) (K 5 ) 


4 


2 


l 


60 


8 


4 


3 


20 


2 


1 




80 





100 


100 





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MEDICAL STUDENT'S 



Metric Scale of Doses. 

Minimum 

Acidum Arseniosum 005 

Carbolicum 05 

Gallicum 20 

Hydrocyanicum Dil . 10 

Muriaticum Dil 10 

Nitricum Dil 25 

Phosphoricum Dil 50 

Salicylicum 25 

Sulphuricum Aromaticum. . . 50 

Tannicum c 10 

Aconiti Extractum 03 

Radicus Tinctura 25 

iEtheris, Spiritus Com 2 00 

Nitrosi 2 00 

Aloe Socotrina 10 

Aloes et Myrrhae Tinctura 4 00 

Arnmonse Aqua 50 

Acetatis Liquor 8 00 

Spiritus Aromaticus 1 00 

Ammonii, Bromidum 25 

CarboDas 25 

Chloridum 50 

Yalerianus 25 

Amyl ISTitris 10 

Antinionii Yinum 50 

et Potassii Tartras 002 

Argenti Nitras 015 

Assafoetida 25 

Assafoetidae Tinctura 25 

Belladonnas Folia 05 

Extractum 015 

Tinctura 25 

Bismuthi Subnitras 25 

Buchu Extractum Fluidum 2 00 

Camphora 10 

Camphorae Aqua 15 00 

Cannabis Indicoe Extractum 015 

Tinctura 25 

Cantharidis Tinctura 25 



Maximum. 

008 



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301 



Metric Scale of Doses. 



Min cm u m 31 a x im u m . 



Capsicum , 106 

Capsici Tinctura 50 

Catechu Tinctura 2 00 

Cerii Oxalas 06 

Chloral . 25 

Chlorofortnum 25 

Cinchonae Tinctura Composita 4 00 

Quinia ( salts of) 05 

Cinchonia, (salts of ) 05 

Cinchonidia ( salts of). ... 05 

Colchici Tinctura 25 

Radicis Vinum 50 

Seminis 2 00 

Colocynthidis Extractum Cornp 25 

Conii Extractuin 10 

Tinctura 2 00 

Copaiba 1 00 

Creasotum 05 

Croton Chloral 05 

Cupri Sulphas 015 

Digitalis 05 

Extractum 03 

Tinctura 50 

Elaterium 008 

Ergotae Extractum Fluidum 50 

Fei Bovinuui Purificatum . . . : 20 

Ferri Carbonas Saccharatum 25 

Citras 25 

Iodidi Syrupus 50 

Pyrophosphas 10 

Subcarbouas 25 

Sulphas 05 

Chloridi Tinctura 50 

Ferrum Redactum 06 

Filicis Oleoresina 50 

Gelsemini Tinctura 05 

Guaiaci Tinctura 2 00 

Ammoniata 2 00 

Guarana 150 



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Metric Scale of Doses. 



Minim u m Maxim um. 



Hydrargyri Chloridum Mite 03 

Chloridum Corrosivum . 005 

Iodidum Rubruin 004 

Pil. Pulvis ; 05 

Sulphas Flava 015 

Hydrargyrum cum Creta 10 

Hyoscyami Extractum . 10 

Tinctura 50 

Iodinii Tinctura 25 

Composita 25 

Ipecacuanha 03 

Ipecacuanhae Vinum 25 

Jaborandi 2 00 

Jalapa 50 

Jalapae Tinctura 2 00 

Juglandis Extractum 1 00 

Koosso 10 00 

Kamala 4 00 

Magnesii Carbonas 50 

Sulphas 15 00 

Nucis Vomicae Extractum 03 

Tinctura 50 

Strychnia (salts of ). . 001 

Oleum Morrhuae 4 00 

Ricini 4 00 

Terebinthinae 50 

Oleum Tiglii 03 

Opium 03 

Opii Acetum 25 

Elixir, (Mc. Munn) 25 

Extractum 03 

Tinctura 50 

Camphorata 50 

Deodorata 50 

Vinum 50 

Morphia (salts of) 008 

Liquor Morphiae Sulph.(Mag). 25 

Pulvis Ipecac. Comp 25 

Pepsina |25 



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Metric Scale of Doses 
Min 

Phosphorus 

Plumbi Aeetas 

Podophyllum 

Potassii Aeetas 

Arsenitis Liquor 

Broiniduia 

Chloras 

lodidum 

Nitraa 

et Sodii Tartras 8 

Rheum 1 

Rhei Tinctura 2 

Salicinuin 

Santonium 

Scilla3 Acetum 1 

Tinctura ....... 

Sennae Extractuui Fluiduui 4 

Sodii Carbonas 

Hyposulphis 

Spigeliie Extractuui Fluiduui 4 

Strauionii Folia 

Semen 

Tinctura 

L vse Ursi Extractum Fluidum .... 

Valeria te Extractum Fluidum 2 

Veratri Viridis Tinctura 

Zinci Phosphidum 

Sulphas 

Yalerianas 



imum 


Max 


'mum 


001 




002 


10 




30 


50 


1 


25 


50 


4 


00 


10 




50 


50 


4 


00 


50 


2 


00 


10 




50 


25 


1 


25 


00 


30 


00 


00 


2 


00 


00 


30 


00 


50 


1 


00 


03 




12 


25 


4 


00 


50 


2 


00 


00 


15 


00 


50 


2 


00 


50 


1 


25 


00 


8 


00 


10 




20 


06 




12 


50 


1 


25 


00 


8 


00 


00 


8 


00 


25 




50 


005 




01 


015 


2 


00 


05 




30 



Revised and reprinted from The Medical Register for 
New England, by Francis H. Brawn, Al.D. 



